Kirkwall Weather in February

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

The climate in Kirkwall during February can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

February is in the winter in Kirkwall and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

Kirkwall weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6°C 42.8°F
Nightly temperature 1.4°C 34.5°F
Average temperature 3.7°C 38.7°F
Daily sunshine 2.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 71 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 7.5°C 45.4°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 26.3kph 16 mph

On average February is the 5th driest month of the year in Kirkwall with around 71mm 2.8 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Kirkwall

Kirkwall average temperature in February

February rainfall

Kirkwall average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Kirkwall average rain in February

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 February 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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