Orkney islands in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Orkney islands in august 2025
The weather in Orkney islands in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on 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 Orkney islands in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Orkney islands in august.
The climate of Orkney islands in august is tolerable
The weather in august in Orkney islands is wet (with 4.4in of rainfall over 7 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in july there is an average of 3.8in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is fairly cool around this city the month of august, but it is livable by dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 59°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Orkney islands is 58°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Orkney islands in the month of august with a maximum record of 65°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2020.
In august in Orkney islands, the days on average last 15:29. The sun rises at 04:31 and sets at 20:00.
With proper weather, august is okay (but not good) to go in that area.
August: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Orkney islands:
In august, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Eyemouth, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Orkney islands in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month 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 | 56°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 Orkney islands 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 Orkney islands:
| Kirkwall 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.
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Weather data for Orkney islands in august:
Weather data for Orkney islands for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Orkney islands. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Orkney islands 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 Orkney islands.