Orkney weather in September (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Orkney in September? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of September in Orkney typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 14°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Orkney in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 108 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 September

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 108 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in September

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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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