Orkney islands in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Orkney islands in may 2025
The weather in Orkney islands in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather 0.9cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Moderate rain at times
23% of time
23%
22%
19%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
23%
21%
21%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
25%
23%
19%
Weather at 3am
49°F
24%
23%
21%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Orkney islands in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Orkney islands in may.
The climate of Orkney islands in may is bad
The weather in may in Orkney islands is wet (with 3.5in of rainfall over 6 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.1in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite fresh in this location this month, but it is liveable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 50°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Orkney islands is 50°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Orkney islands in the month of may with a maximum record of 61°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2020.
On average, in Orkney islands, the days of may last 16:56. Sunrise is at 03:41 and sets at 20:37.
With an unfavorable weather, may is not the best time to go in Orkney islands.
May: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Orkney islands:
In may, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dumfries, Dundee and Falkirk have a tolerable climate, but better than Orkney islands.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Orkney islands in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2020) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 30km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.16km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:41 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:37 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Orkney islands in may 2024:
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49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
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50°F to 52°F
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50°F to 54°F
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49°F to 50°F
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50°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
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52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
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50°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Orkney islands:
| Kirkwall in may | bad weather |
| Thurso in may | bad weather |
| Wick in may | bad weather |
| Helmsdale in may | bad weather |
| Durness in may | bad weather |
| Brora in may | bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in may | bad weather |
| Buckie in may | bad weather |
| Macduff in may | bad weather |
| Elgin in may | tolerable weather |
| Fraserburgh in may | bad weather |
| Forres in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Orkney islands in may:
Weather data for Orkney islands for may 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.