Which is the hottest month in Kirkwall, Orkney?

The hottest time of year in Kirkwall, Orkney is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 18°C.

Which month has the most rain in Kirkwall, Orkney?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Kirkwall, Orkney with 73mm on average. There are normally 18 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kirkwall, Orkney?

The sunniest time of year in Kirkwall, Orkney is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 33% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Kirkwall, Orkney?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Kirkwall, Orkney in August when the water temperature reaches 14°C.

Best time to visit Kirkwall, Orkney

Q: When is the best time to visit Kirkwall, Orkney?

The best times to visit Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland are in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C.

The best times to visit Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland are in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Kirkwall, Orkney?

The best times to visit Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland are in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Scotland (Kirkwall, Orkney) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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