Orkney weather in December (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Orkney as December approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Orkney includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Orkney in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 25 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 26 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Orkney, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 83%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 26 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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

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