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Mey Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Mey varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from mild to cold. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Mey changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Mey has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1068 mm of rainfall annually. Mey experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 118 mm in October, the wettest month, and 64 mm in May, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Mey can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 26 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 26 Miles).

Forecast for Mey

Sat   Jan 11
2°C | -4°C
S 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Jan 12
7°C | -1°C
S 8 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
11°C | 6°C
SW 10 m/s
0.3 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Mey in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Mey?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mey?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mey?
    October tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mey?
    May is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Mey?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 192 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.