Orkney Islands Weather in June

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in June.

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Orphir Stromness Burray Village Evie

Planning a getaway to the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom this June and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Orkney Islands in June

The Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. June in the Orkney Islands generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Orphir.

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

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kirkwall with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Stromness with 67 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Orphir gets approximately 149 hours of sunlight in June, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore the Orkney Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Orkney Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Orphir)

January9°C (48°F) February8°C (46°F) March8°C (46°F) April9°C (48°F) May11°C (52°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September14°C (57°F) October13°C (55°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the Orkney Islands →

Best Places to Visit in the Orkney Islands in June

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Orkney Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Orkney Islands

What is the weather like in June for some of the most popular destinations in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Orkney Islands (June)

Precipitation variation in the Orkney Islands (June)

Orphir

In June Orphir generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
149 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Orphir →

Stromness

In June Stromness generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
149 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Stromness →

Burray Village

In June Burray Village generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
149 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Burray Village →

Evie

In June Evie generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
149 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Evie →

Kirkwall

In June Kirkwall generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
149 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kirkwall →

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

Popular cities in June

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Orkney Islands in June.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Orphir 12°C (54°F) 10°C (50°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Stromness 12°C (54°F) 10°C (50°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Burray Village 12°C (54°F) 10°C (50°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Evie 12°C (54°F) 10°C (50°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Kirkwall 12°C (54°F) 10°C (50°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Orkney 12°C (54°F) 10°C (50°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

The Orkney Islands weather in June: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in June?

the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in June, part of the season. Daytime highs in Orphir average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in June?

Orphir averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in June, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in June?

June is on the drier side in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom. Orphir averages only about 66 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is June a Good Time to Visit the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, June may not be the ideal time to visit the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Orphir.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly 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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We have much more information about the climate in the Orkney Islands.

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