Kirkwall weather in September (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Kirkwall this September? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of September in Kirkwall typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 14°C. At night, they generally drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Kirkwall in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 22 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 108 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kirkwall, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 108 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in September

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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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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