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Weather in February in Orkney Islands

Planning a trip to Orkney Islands this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Orkney Islands in February?

Orkney Islands is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Orkney Islands generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Orphir. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Orkney Islands in February, check out the map below. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For a closer look at conditions across Orkney Islands, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Burray Village with an average of 102 mm to high rainfall in Stromness with 116 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 61 hours of sunshine in Orphir. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Orkney Islands climate page.

Where to go in Orkney Islands in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Orkney Islands on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Orkney Islands's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Orkney Islands?

Orphir

In February Orphir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Orphir
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
33 hours 
122 mm 
25 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
5°C 
61 hours 
112 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
5°C 
101 hours 
95 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Orphir

Stromness

In February Stromness generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stromness
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
33 hours 
127 mm 
24 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
5°C 
61 hours 
116 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
5°C 
101 hours 
98 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Stromness

Burray Village

In February Burray Village generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Burray Village
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
33 hours 
111 mm 
24 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
5°C 
61 hours 
102 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
5°C 
101 hours 
88 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Burray Village

Evie

In February Evie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Evie
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
33 hours 
125 mm 
25 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
5°C 
61 hours 
113 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
5°C 
101 hours 
96 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in Evie

Kirkwall

In February Kirkwall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kirkwall
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
33 hours 
119 mm 
25 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
5°C 
61 hours 
109 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
5°C 
101 hours 
92 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Kirkwall

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Orkney Islands, in the United Kingdom.

Is February the best time to visit Orkney Islands?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Orphir, February may not be the ideal time to visit Orkney Islands.

Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Orphir. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Orkney Islands.

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