Orkney Islands Weather in November

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

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Orphir Stromness Burray Village Evie

Planning a journey to the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom this November and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Orkney Islands in November

The Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. November in the Orkney Islands generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Orphir.

For specific regional insights in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Burray Village with an average of 127 mm (5 in) to high rainfall in Orkney with 140 mm (5.5 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Orphir.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during November. Orphir receives roughly 38 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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 November

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 November for some of the most popular destinations in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Orkney Islands (November)

Precipitation variation in the Orkney Islands (November)

Orphir

In November Orphir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
38 hours
26 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Orphir →

Stromness

In November Stromness generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
38 hours
26 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stromness →

Burray Village

In November Burray Village generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
38 hours
26 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
127 mm (5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
24 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Burray Village →

Evie

In November Evie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
38 hours
26 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Evie →

Kirkwall

In November Kirkwall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
38 hours
26 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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 November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Orphir 11°C (52°F) 8°C (46°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Stromness 11°C (52°F) 8°C (46°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Burray Village 11°C (52°F) 8°C (46°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Evie 11°C (52°F) 8°C (46°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Kirkwall 11°C (52°F) 8°C (46°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Orkney 11°C (52°F) 8°C (46°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)

The Orkney Islands weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

In November, the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Orphir sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

Average temperatures in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom during November range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Orphir.

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

Orphir typically receives notable rainfall in November, about 136 mm (5.4 in) on average across the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Orkney Islands.

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