Weather in September in Orkney Islands
Thinking about venturing to Orkney Islands this September 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 September?
Orkney Islands is a region in the United Kingdom. September in Orkney Islands generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C and nighttime temperatures around 12°C in Orphir. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Orkney Islands in September, check out the map below.To explore the conditions in Orkney Islands in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Burray Village with an average of 97 mm to high rainfall in Stromness with 106 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 108 hours of sunlight expected in Orphir. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.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 September
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Orkney Islands?
Orphir
In September Orphir generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Stromness
In September Stromness generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Burray Village
In September Burray Village generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Evie
In September Evie generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Kirkwall
In September Kirkwall generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Orkney Islands?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Orphir, September may not be the ideal time to visit Orkney Islands.
On average, the best time to visit Orkney Islands is in July and August with generally tolerable weather in Orphir. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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