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Kirkwall weather in November (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Kirkwall in November? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In November, Kirkwall usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Kirkwall in November usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. This month experiences about 24 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 38 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month 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 November

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 81%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 135 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
SunshineSunshine 38 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in November

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

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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?

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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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