- Book a 2 or 3 night spa break for couples
- Enjoy access to the gym, pool & restaurant
- Stays can include afternoon tea & breakfast
Kirkwall, Orkney weather in May 2024
Expect 54°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 5 hours of sunshine per day in Kirkwall, Orkney in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Kirkwall, Orkney in May before you book your next holiday to Scotland in 2024/2025.
- 5454°F max day temperature
- 5 hours of sunshine per day
- 1616 days with some rainfall
- 4343°F min night temperature
- 1717 hours of daylight per day
- 0No heat & humidity
- 1.91.9 inches of monthly rainfall
- 44 (Moderate) UV index
- 4646°F sea temperature
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The May weather guide for Scotland (Kirkwall, Orkney) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How warm is it in Kirkwall, Orkney in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 54°F in Kirkwall, Orkney in May, falling to 43°F at night.
How sunny is it in Kirkwall, Orkney in May?
There are normally 5 hours of bright sunshine each day in Kirkwall, Orkney in May - that's 31% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Kirkwall, Orkney in May?
The average sea temperature around Kirkwall, Orkney in May is 46°F.
Does it rain in Kirkwall, Orkney in May?
There are usually 16 days with some rain in Kirkwall, Orkney in May and the average monthly rainfall is 1.9 inches.
Kirkwall, Orkney May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Kirkwall, Orkney in May 2024. Select a month to view Kirkwall, Orkney sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.
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Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
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Wednesday, 1st May 2024 | 05:14 | 21:06 |
Thursday, 16th May 2024 | 04:38 | 21:40 |
Friday, 31st May 2024 | 04:11 | 22:09 |
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