Orkney weather in June (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Orkney this June? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for June in Orkney includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 12°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Orkney in June usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 149 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 June

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 149 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

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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

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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