Orkney Weather in September
What's the weather like in Orkney (Scotland) in September 2024?
The climate in Orkney during September can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
September is in the fall / autumn in Orkney and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 13.6°C 56.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.4°C 47.1°F |
| Average temperature | 11°C 51.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 3.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 99 mm 3.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 22 days |
| Sea temperature | 12.6°C 54.7°F |
| Humidity | 89% |
| Windspeed | 22.7kph 14 mph |
On average September is the 5th wettest month of the year in Orkney with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September temperatures in Orkney
September rainfall
September 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 September 2024.
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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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