Weather in December in Orkney Islands
Planning a getaway to Orkney Islands this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Orkney Islands in December?
Orkney Islands is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Orkney Islands generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Orphir.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Burray Village with an average of 114 mm to high rainfall in Orkney with 131 mm.Average sunshine
Orphir experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 26 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at December's conditions in Orkney Islands, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Orkney Islands's yearly weather, check out our Orkney Islands climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Orkney Islands?
Orphir
In December Orphir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stromness
In December Stromness generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Burray Village
In December Burray Village generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Evie
In December Evie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kirkwall
In December Kirkwall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Orkney Islands, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Orkney Islands?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Orphir, December may not be the ideal time to visit Orkney Islands.
On average, the best time to visit Orkney Islands is in July and August with generally tolerable weather in Orphir. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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