Orkney islands in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Orkney islands in january 2025
The weather in Orkney islands in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 14.7cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
31% of time
20%
20%
15%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
27% of time
21%
18%
14%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Cloudy
28% of time
23%
19%
15%
Weather at 3am
45°F
27%
21%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Orkney islands in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Orkney islands in january.
The climate of Orkney islands in january is very bad
the weather in Orkney islands in january is wet (with 5.6in of precipitation over 11 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in december there is an average of 5.4in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area this month. Bring warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 47°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Orkney islands is 45°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Orkney islands in the month of january with a maximum record of 52°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2021.
On average, in Orkney islands, the days of january last 07:00. Sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset is at 15:52.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Orkney islands in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 45km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (34%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 14.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.99km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 67% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:52 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:00 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Orkney islands in january 2024:
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
36°F to 40°F
32°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
43°F to 49°F
41°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 54°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in january
Cities near Orkney islands:
| Kirkwall in january | very bad weather |
| Thurso in january | very bad weather |
| Wick in january | very bad weather |
| Helmsdale in january | very bad weather |
| Durness in january | very bad weather |
| Brora in january | very bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in january | very bad weather |
| Buckie in january | very bad weather |
| Macduff in january | very bad weather |
| Elgin in january | very bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in january | very bad weather |
| Forres in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Orkney islands in january:
Weather data for Orkney islands for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Orkney islands. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Orkney islands can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Orkney islands.