Orkney Islands weather in February
Planning a getaway to Orkney Islands this February 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 February?
Orkney Islands is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Orkney Islands generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Orphir. 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.
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. Orphir experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 61 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For specific regional insights in Orkney Islands for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Orkney Islands climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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