Stromness Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Stromness experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C (59°F) in August to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in August to around 5°C (41°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Stromness has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1209 mm (48 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Stromness shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 139 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall over 16 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Stromness Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Stromness serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine