Kirkwall in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kirkwall in august 2025
The weather in Kirkwall in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
58°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
27%
22%
14%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
28%
20%
16%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
25%
21%
20%
Weather at 3am
58°F
29%
27%
19%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kirkwall in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kirkwall in august.
The climate of Kirkwall in august is tolerable
the weather in Kirkwall in august is wet (with 4.4in of rainfall over 7 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in july there is an average of 3.8in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is fairly cold in this location this month, but it is liveable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Kirkwall is 58°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Kirkwall in the month of august with a maximum record of 65°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2020.
On this month of august, day length in Kirkwall is generally 15:29. Sunrise is at 04:31 and sets at 20:00.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go there in Scotland.
August: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Kirkwall:
In august, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Eyemouth, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kirkwall in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2020) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 29km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.5in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.23km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:31 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:29 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kirkwall in august 2024:
56°F to 59°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
56°F to 58°F
58°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
58°F to 59°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 58°F
58°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
56°F to 61°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in august
Cities near Kirkwall:
| Orkney islands in august | tolerable weather |
| Thurso in august | tolerable weather |
| Wick in august | tolerable weather |
| Helmsdale in august | tolerable weather |
| Durness in august | tolerable weather |
| Brora in august | good weather |
| Lossiemouth in august | good weather |
| Buckie in august | good weather |
| Macduff in august | good weather |
| Elgin in august | good weather |
| Fraserburgh in august | good weather |
| Forres in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Kirkwall
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Weather data for Kirkwall in august:
Weather data for Kirkwall for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kirkwall. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kirkwall can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kirkwall.