Orkney weather in May (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Orkney this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Orkney includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 11°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Orkney in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 192 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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?

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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