Kirkwall Weather in August

What's the weather like in Kirkwall (Scotland) in August 2024?

The climate in Kirkwall during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Kirkwall and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Kirkwall weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.4°C 59.7°F
Nightly temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Average temperature 12.6°C 54.7°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 77 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Kirkwall with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Kirkwall

Kirkwall average temperature in August

August rainfall

Kirkwall average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Kirkwall average rain in August

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 Kirkwall in August 2024.

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Kirkwall weather stats

Kirkwall weather statistics
Hottest month: August 15.3°C 59.5°F
Driest month: May 49mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: April 5hrs
Coldest month: February 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: November 119mm 4.7ins
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