Kirkwall weather in February (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

Is Kirkwall a good destination in February, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In February, Kirkwall usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 8°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 5°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Kirkwall in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 61 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Kirkwall. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kirkwall, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 61 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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