Orkney weather in February (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Orkney this February? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In February, Orkney usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Orkney in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 61 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Orkney. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Orkney, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

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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