Orkney Climate by Month
Orkney, North West, South Africa
Hot summers and cool winters, with most rain from November to March.
The climate in Orkney is one of hot summers and cool winters, with most rain from November to March. January is the warmest month, with highs around 86°F (30°C); July is the coolest at 68°F (20°C), and nights dip to 34°F (1°C). Of the 21 in (526 mm) of rain in a typical year, 72% falls from November to March. July and August are almost completely dry.
- Warmest month
- 86°F(30°C)
- Average high, January
- Coldest nights
- 34°F(1°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 21 in(526 mm)
- Wettest: January
- Humidity
- 48%
- Sunniest: December
Best and worst months in Orkney
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in May and August, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and almost no rain.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the hottest, with highs of 86°F (30°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in August.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Orkney weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 86°F(30°C) | 62°F(17°C) | 3.7 in(94 mm) | 56% | 6.9 |
| FebFebruary | 85°F(30°C) | 61°F(16°C) | 2.9 in(73 mm) | 61% | 6.5 |
| MarMarch | 83°F(28°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 2.5 in(64 mm) | 60% | 5.7 |
| AprApril | 78°F(25°C) | 50°F(10°C) | 1.7 in(42 mm) | 59% | 4.9 |
| MayMayBest | 73°F(23°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 0.6 in(16 mm) | 50% | 4.2 |
| JunJune | 68°F(20°C) | 35°F(2°C) | 0.5 in(12 mm) | 46% | 3.9 |
| JulJuly | 68°F(20°C) | 34°F(1°C) | 0.1 in(3 mm) | 39% | 4.2 |
| AugAugustBest | 73°F(23°C) | 39°F(4°C) | 0.3 in(7 mm) | 39% | 5.0 |
| SepSeptember | 81°F(27°C) | 47°F(8°C) | 0.5 in(12 mm) | 29% | 6.0 |
| OctOctober | 85°F(29°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 2.2 in(55 mm) | 40% | 6.7 |
| NovNovember | 85°F(30°C) | 58°F(15°C) | 2.4 in(60 mm) | 45% | 7.1 |
| DecDecember | 86°F(30°C) | 61°F(16°C) | 3.5 in(88 mm) | 53% | 7.2 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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