Weather in January in Orkney Islands
Thinking about venturing to Orkney Islands this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Orkney Islands in January?
Orkney Islands is a region in the United Kingdom. January 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 5°C in Orphir. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Orkney Islands in January, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across Orkney Islands, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Burray Village with an average of 111 mm to high rainfall in Orkney with 128 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 33 hours of sunshine in Orphir. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For a more detailed look at Orkney Islands's conditions throughout the year, check out our Orkney Islands climate page.
Where to go in Orkney Islands in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Orkney Islands?
Orphir
In January Orphir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Stromness
In January Stromness generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Burray Village
In January Burray Village generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Evie
In January Evie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kirkwall
In January Kirkwall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Orkney Islands, in the United Kingdom.
Is January the best time to visit Orkney Islands?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Orphir, January may not be the ideal time to visit Orkney Islands.
Generally speaking, July and August provide 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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