Kirkwall weather in February (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Kirkwall in February? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Kirkwall generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Kirkwall in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 61 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 61 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

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

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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 February?

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 in February.

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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