Orkney islands in september: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Orkney islands in september 2025
The weather in Orkney islands in september comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using 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 Orkney islands in september
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Orkney islands in september.
The climate of Orkney islands in september is tolerable
the weather in Orkney islands in september is wet (with 4.8in of precipitation over 8 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in august there is an average of 4.4in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is quite cool here september, but it is liveable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. The seasonal minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of september in Orkney islands is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Orkney islands in the month of september with a maximum record of 63°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2020.
On average, in Orkney islands, the days of september last 12:50. Sunrise is at 05:41 and sets at 18:31.
With a correct weather, the month of september is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in Scotland.
September: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in september, there are destinations with better weather than Orkney islands:
In september, Dundee, Perth, Burntisland, Cockenzie, Kirkcaldy and Monifieth have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Orkney islands in september
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years 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 Orkney islands 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 Orkney islands:
| Kirkwall 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 Orkney islands in september:
Weather data for Orkney islands for september 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.