Orkney Weather in August
What's the weather like in Orkney (Scotland) in August 2024?
The climate in Orkney during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in Orkney 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.
| 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 Orkney 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 Orkney
August rainfall
August 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 August 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Orkney weather stats
| 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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