Orkney Weather in February
What's the weather like in Orkney (North-West) in February 2024?
The climate in Orkney during February can be summarized as warm and a little damp.
February is in the summer in Orkney and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 15.8°C 60.4°F |
| Average temperature | 22.2°C 72°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 88 mm 3.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 10 days |
| Sea temperature | 24°C 75.3°F |
| Humidity | 63% |
| Windspeed | 9kph 6 mph |
On average February is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Orkney with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February temperatures in Orkney
February rainfall
February hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Orkney in February 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in February
Orkney weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 18.4°C 65.1°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 106mm 4.2ins |
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