Orkney Weather in June

What's the weather like in Orkney (Scotland) in June 2024?

The climate in Orkney during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

June is in the summer in Orkney and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Orkney weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.2°C 57.5°F
Nightly temperature 8.1°C 46.5°F
Average temperature 11.1°C 52°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 51 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 10.7°C 51.3°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average June is the 2nd driest month of the year in Orkney with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

June temperatures in Orkney

Orkney average temperature in June

June rainfall

Orkney average rain in June

June hourly sunshine

Orkney average rain in June

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 June 2024.

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Orkney weather stats

Orkney 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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