Kirkwall in september: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kirkwall in september 2025
The weather in Kirkwall in the month of september comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout september
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
24%
24%
15%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
26% of time
26%
24%
17%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Cloudy
28% of time
27%
24%
15%
Weather at 3am
56°F
31%
24%
19%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kirkwall in september
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kirkwall in september.
The climate of Kirkwall in september is tolerable
The climate in september in Kirkwall is wet (with 4.8in of precipitation over 8 days). This is better than the previous month since in august it receives an average of 4.4in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is fairly fresh here this month, but it is bearable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. The seasonal minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of september in Kirkwall is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Kirkwall in the month of september with a maximum record of 63°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2020.
Day length in Kirkwall in september is 12:50. The sun rises at 05:41 and sunset is at 18:31.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
September: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in september, there are destinations with better weather than Kirkwall:
In september, Dundee, Perth, Burntisland, Cockenzie, Kirkcaldy and Monifieth have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kirkwall in september
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of september.
| September | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2020) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 35km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2014) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:41 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:50 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in september | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last september?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kirkwall in september 2024:
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in september
Cities near Kirkwall:
| Orkney islands in september | tolerable weather |
| Thurso in september | tolerable weather |
| Wick in september | tolerable weather |
| Helmsdale in september | tolerable weather |
| Durness in september | tolerable weather |
| Brora in september | tolerable weather |
| Lossiemouth in september | tolerable weather |
| Buckie in september | tolerable weather |
| Macduff in september | tolerable weather |
| Elgin in september | tolerable weather |
| Fraserburgh in september | tolerable weather |
| Forres in september | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in september.
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Weather data for Kirkwall in september:
Weather data for Kirkwall for september 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.