What’s the climate like in Kirkwall?
The current climate of Kirkwall features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 16°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kirkwall in recent years was 23°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in February 2018.
On average, Kirkwall gets 1153 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 7,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Kirkwall?
The best time to visit Kirkwall for pleasant to warm weather is July and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Kirkwall.
Climate Table of Kirkwall
The climate table of Kirkwall shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 157 | 103 | 108 | 76 | 71 | 36 | 59 | 69 | 140 | 106 | 124 | 104 |
Snow (cm) | 1,6 | 3,6 | 1,4 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,2 |
UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 16°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1153 mm per year, averaging 96 mm per month
- Snowfall: 7,4 cm per year
- Driest months: 36 mm in June, 59 mm in July and 69 mm in August
- Wettest months: 157 mm in January, 140 mm in September and 124 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kirkwall
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kirkwall, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kirkwall
This graph shows how much precipitation Kirkwall, Scotland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kirkwall
This graph shows how much snow Kirkwall, Scotland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kirkwall
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kirkwall, Scotland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kirkwall
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kirkwall, Scotland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kirkwall
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kirkwall, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kirkwall
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kirkwall, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kirkwall by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kirkwall. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.