When to visit
Kirkwall?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Kirkwall
Scotland · Britain

The best weather in Kirkwall is from July.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
45

Mixed climate

🌨Cold

Temperature
10–13°C
Cold nights — bring layers
Feels like
6–10°C
Dry
Precipitation
55mm
Light drizzle · 13 days
Sunshine
9.3h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
83%
Dry
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score610132130455050361677
ClimateColdColdColdColdColdColdMildMildMildColdColdCold
Temperature5–7°C4–7°C5–7°C6–8°C8–11°C10–13°C12–14°C12–15°C11–14°C9–12°C7–10°C6–8°C
Feels like-3–2°C-3–1°C-2–2°C0–4°C3–7°C6–10°C8–12°C9–13°C7–11°C4–8°C1–5°C-1–3°C
Precipitation101mm
19 days
71mm
15 days
70mm
16 days
53mm
13 days
63mm
14 days
55mm
13 days
82mm
17 days
78mm
15 days
93mm
16 days
101mm
19 days
107mm
19 days
102mm
19 days
Sunshine2.2h
☀︎ 32%
4.3h
☀︎ 46%
5.8h
☀︎ 49%
8.7h
☀︎ 60%
8.5h
☀︎ 50%
9.3h
☀︎ 51%
8.0h
☀︎ 45%
8.3h
☀︎ 54%
6.2h
☀︎ 49%
4.2h
☀︎ 41%
2.7h
☀︎ 34%
1.7h
☀︎ 27%
WindW · 45 km/hSW · 43 km/hSW · 39 km/hSE · 35 km/hS · 31 km/hS · 31 km/hSW · 29 km/hSW · 30 km/hSW · 35 km/hS · 40 km/hSW · 42 km/hSW · 42 km/h
Humidity (%)77%76%78%77%82%83%86%84%83%79%77%78%
Day length7.1h9.3h11.9h14.5h16.9h18.3h17.6h15.4h12.8h10.2h7.7h6.3h

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kirkwall?

The best time to visit Kirkwall is July, with temperatures between 12 °C and 14 °C. The best month is July. July is shoulder season.

What is the weather like in Kirkwall?

Kirkwall has a climate with an overall score of 2.4/10. Annual temperatures range from 4 °C to 15 °C.

What is the hottest month in Kirkwall?

The hottest month in Kirkwall is August, with average highs of 15 °C and lows of 12 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Kirkwall?

The rainiest month in Kirkwall is November, with an average of 107 mm of precipitation.