Climate and Weather of Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom you have several regions, one of which is called Orkney Islands. The most popular city in this region is Orphir, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Orkney Islands. For detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.
Additional climate insights:
- November is the wettest month in Orkney Islands. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
- May is the driest month.
- The warmest month in Orkney Islands is August with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
- The coldest month is February with an average maximum daytime temperature of 8°C.
- May is the sunniest month in Orkney Islands.
Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?
Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.