Weather in Orkney islands in september 2024

The weather in Orkney islands in september comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout september

tolerable weather

Weather at 6am
56°F

Cloudy

24%

Partly Cloudy

24%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Weather at 12pm
56°F

Partly Cloudy

26%

Cloudy

24%

Clear/Sunny

17%

Weather at 6pm
56°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Moderate rain at times

24%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Weather at 3am
56°F

Moderate rain at times

31%

Partly Cloudy

24%

Cloudy

19%

Clear/Sunny

17%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Orkney islands in september

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Orkney islands in september.


The climate of Orkney islands in september is tolerable

the weather in Orkney islands in september is wet (with 4.8in of precipitation over 8 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in august there is an average of 4.4in of precipitation over 7 days.

The climate is quite cool here september, but it is liveable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. The seasonal minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of september in Orkney islands is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Orkney islands in the month of september with a maximum record of 63°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2020.

On average, in Orkney islands, the days of september last 12:50. Sunrise is at 05:41 and sets at 18:31.

With a correct weather, the month of september is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in Scotland.



September: another location in Scotland?

If you want to go to Scotland in september, there are destinations with better weather than Orkney islands:

In september, Dundee, Perth, Burntisland, Cockenzie, Kirkcaldy and Monifieth have good weather.

more information about Scotland's weather in september



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Orkney islands in september

Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of september.

September
Outside temperature
Average temperature 56°F
Highest temperature 58°F
Lowest temperature 56°F
Highest record temperature 63°F
(2016)
Lowest record temperature 36°F
(2020)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 55°F
Lowest sea temperature 54°F
Highest sea temperature 57°F
Wind
Wind speed 35km/h
Wind temperature 50°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 4.8in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(25%)
Record daily rainfall 2.2in
(2014)
Other climate data
Humidity 86%
Visibility 9.13km
Cloud cover 59%
UV index 4
Daily sunshine hours 11
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:41
Time of sunset 18:31
Length of day 12:50
Our opinion about the weather in september
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable


How was the weather last september?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Orkney islands in september 2023:

01-09-2023
Cloudy
56°F to 58°F
02-09-2023
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 61°F
03-09-2023
Light rain
58°F to 63°F
04-09-2023
Partly Cloudy
59°F to 63°F
05-09-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 59°F
06-09-2023
Clear/Sunny
58°F to 59°F
07-09-2023
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 63°F
08-09-2023
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 63°F
09-09-2023
Patchy rain nearby
59°F to 65°F
10-09-2023
Moderate rain
56°F to 59°F
11-09-2023
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 59°F
12-09-2023
Partly Cloudy
52°F to 54°F
13-09-2023
Overcast
50°F to 56°F
14-09-2023
Partly Cloudy
56°F to 58°F
15-09-2023
Cloudy
54°F to 56°F
16-09-2023
Partly Cloudy
52°F to 54°F
17-09-2023
Cloudy
52°F to 56°F
18-09-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 56°F
19-09-2023
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 56°F
20-09-2023
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 59°F
21-09-2023
Partly Cloudy
54°F to 56°F
22-09-2023
Patchy light drizzle
52°F to 54°F
23-09-2023
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 52°F
24-09-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 61°F
25-09-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 59°F
26-09-2023
Overcast
56°F to 58°F
27-09-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 56°F
28-09-2023
Partly Cloudy
56°F to 58°F
29-09-2023
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 56°F
30-09-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 54°F

Map: other cities in Scotland in september

Cities near Orkney islands:

Kirkwall in septembertolerable weather
Thurso in septembertolerable weather
Wick in septembertolerable weather
Helmsdale in septembertolerable weather
Durness in septembertolerable weather
Brora in septembertolerable weather
Lossiemouth in septembertolerable weather
Buckie in septembertolerable weather
Macduff in septembertolerable weather
Elgin in septembertolerable weather
Fraserburgh in septembertolerable weather
Forres in septembertolerable weather
Scotland in september: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in september.

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Weather data for Orkney islands in september:

Weather data for Orkney islands for september 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.


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