the Orkney Islands Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

the Orkney Islands is a region in the United Kingdom. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in the Orkney Islands over the year. What is the best time to visit the Orkney Islands?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in the Orkney Islands over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in the Orkney Islands is generally less favorable. In Orphir you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F).

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In February the weather in the Orkney Islands is generally less favorable. In Orphir you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in the Orkney Islands.

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In March the weather in the Orkney Islands is generally less favorable. In Orphir you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F).

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In April the weather in the Orkney Islands is generally less favorable. In Orphir you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F).

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In May the weather in the Orkney Islands ranges from less favorable in Evie to mixed in Orphir. In Orphir you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F).

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In June the weather in the Orkney Islands is generally mixed. In Orphir you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F).

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In July the weather in the Orkney Islands is generally good. In Orphir you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F).

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In August the weather in the Orkney Islands is generally good. In Orphir you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in the Orkney Islands.

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In September the weather in the Orkney Islands ranges from mixed in Orphir to good in Burray Village. In Orphir you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F).

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In October the weather in the Orkney Islands is generally less favorable. In Orphir you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F).

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In November the weather in the Orkney Islands is generally less favorable. In Orphir you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F).

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In December the weather in the Orkney Islands is generally less favorable. In Orphir you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F).

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