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Weather in Orkney Islands for August 2025

Your guide to Orkney Islands weather in August - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, August 2025 in Orkney Islands has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 13.2 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.2 °C).

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Orkney Islands with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 13.9 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Orkney Islands at the beginning of August is 13.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 14.6 °C by the end of August.

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  • Orkney Islands experiences heavy rainfall in August, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 112.2 mm.

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Average dry days
8
Dry days
Average rainy days
23
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
14°/12°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
38 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
85 %
Avg humidity

Orkney Islands Weather August

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July
September
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Cloudy
13°
2
Cloudy
13°
3
Light drizzle
13°
4
Light rain shower
13°
5
Light rain shower
13°
6
Light drizzle
14°
7
Patchy rain possible
14°
8
Patchy rain possible
15°
9
Patchy light drizzle
14°
10
Patchy rain possible
14°
11
Patchy rain possible
14°
12
Patchy rain possible
14°
13
Partly cloudy
14°
14
Thundery outbreaks possible
14°
15
Overcast
13°
16
Patchy rain possible
13°
17
Partly cloudy
13°
18
Patchy rain possible
13°
19
Heavy rain at times
13°
20
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
21
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
22
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
23
Patchy rain possible
13°
24
Patchy rain possible
13°
25
Partly cloudy
15°
26
Patchy rain possible
15°
27
Sunny
15°
28
Patchy rain possible
14°
29
Partly cloudy
14°
30
Patchy rain possible
15°
31
Patchy rain possible
14°

Temperatures trend during August in Orkney Islands

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August weather in Orkney Islands day by day

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July September
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Aug. Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /13° 0.1 mm 3
2 Aug. Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /13° 0 mm 3
3 Aug. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 13° /13° 9.1 mm 3
4 Aug. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 13° /12° 22.6 mm 3
5 Aug. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 13° /13° 2.4 mm 3
6 Aug. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 14° /13° 1.7 mm 3
7 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /13° 1.2 mm 3
8 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /13° 5.8 mm 4
9 Aug. Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
 14° /12° 1.8 mm 3
10 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /12° 4.3 mm 3
11 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /13° 1.6 mm 3
12 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /12° 3.3 mm 3
13 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /14° 1.4 mm 4
14 Aug. Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
 14° /13° 0 mm 3
15 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 13° /12° 0 mm 3
16 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /13° 0 mm 3
17 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /12° 0 mm 4
18 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /12° 0 mm 3
19 Aug. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 13° /12° 4.8 mm 3
20 Aug. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /11° 5.2 mm 3
21 Aug. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /11° 4.9 mm 3
22 Aug. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /11° 3.2 mm 3
23 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /11° 0.4 mm 4
24 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /11° 1.3 mm 3
25 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /14° 0 mm 1.1
26 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /14° 0.7 mm 0.9
27 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /14° 0 mm 1
28 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /14° 2.4 mm 1
29 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /14° 0 mm 0.7
30 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /14° 1.1 mm 3
31 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /13° 3.2 mm 3
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Orkney Islands in August is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Orkney Islands forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Orkney Islands in August - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Orkney Islands during August?
During August, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 14° and lows near 12°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Orkney Islands during August?
Significant rainfall exceeding 112.2 mm is expected in Orkney Islands during August, occurring over more than 23 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Orkney Islands during August?
The average wind speed in Orkney Islands during August is 38 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

August rainfall patterns in Orkney Islands

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