Orkney Islands weather in November
Are you planning a trip to Orkney Islands in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Orkney Islands in November?
Orkney Islands is a region in the United Kingdom. November in Orkney Islands generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Orphir.
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Burray Village with an average of 127 mm to high rainfall in Orkney with 140 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Orphir. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 38 hours of sunshine in Orphir. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at November'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.
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Popular destinations in Orkney Islands
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Average weather in Orphir
In November Orphir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Stromness
In November Stromness generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Burray Village
In November Burray Village generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Evie
In November Evie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kirkwall
In November Kirkwall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Orkney Islands, in the United Kingdom.
Is November the best time to visit Orkney Islands?
In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Orkney Islands due to the typically poor weather in Orphir.
On average, the best time to visit Orkney Islands is in July and August with generally tolerable weather in Orphir. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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