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 more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Orkney Islands, no particular months stand out for consistently comfortable weather, as average temperatures fluctuate year-round.

Orkney Islands reaches its peak temperature in August, hitting 15°C, while February brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 8°C.

The cooler season is during the months of January, February, March, April and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Orkney Islands sees significant variations throughout the year. November tends to be the wettest, receiving 136 mm of rain, while May is much drier with just 60 mm.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for May, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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.