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Kirkwall Climate by Month

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Kirkwall (Orkney Islands), the United Kingdom. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Forecast for Kirkwall

Thu   Nov 14
12°C | 8°C
W 22 km/h
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Nov 15
12°C | 6°C
SW 36 km/h
3 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Nov 16
7°C | 4°C
W 43 km/h
4.8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Kirkwall in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Kirkwall?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kirkwall?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kirkwall?
    November tops the wettest month list with 135 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kirkwall?
    May is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kirkwall?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 192 hours of sunshine.

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