Orkney Islands weather in May
Planning a journey to Orkney Islands this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Orkney Islands in May?
Orkney Islands is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Orkney Islands generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Orphir.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kirkwall with an average of 57 mm to moderate rainfall in Stromness with 62 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Orphir. Meanwhile, Orphir enjoys approximately 192 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at May'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.
Where to go in Orkney Islands in May
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations in Orkney Islands
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Orkney Islands?
Average weather in Orphir
In May Orphir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Stromness
In May Stromness generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Burray Village
In May Burray Village generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Evie
In May Evie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Kirkwall
In May Kirkwall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Orkney Islands, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Orkney Islands?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Orkney Islands due to the typically unpleasant weather in Orphir.
Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Orphir. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Orkney Islands.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.