Kirkwall weather in August (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Kirkwall in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Kirkwall generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Kirkwall in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 127 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Kirkwall. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kirkwall climate page with graphs.

 

Kirkwall, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 127 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kirkwall in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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