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Weather in Orkney Islands for December 2025

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

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Orkney Islands at the beginning of December is 8 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to remain steady, reaching an average of 8 °C by the end of December.

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  • Orkney Islands experiences heavy rainfall in December, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 159 mm.

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Average dry days
4
Dry days
Average rainy days
27
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
8°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
47 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
77 %
Avg humidity

Orkney Islands Weather December

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

Temperatures trend during December in Orkney Islands

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Orkney Islands day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Dec. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 11° /6° 2.8 mm 3
2 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /3° 1.6 mm 2
3 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 6° /3° 5.9 mm 2
4 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /5° 5.2 mm 2
5 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 10° /6° 4.9 mm 3
6 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /6° 1.4 mm 2
7 Dec. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 7° /5° 8.8 mm 2
8 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /6° 0.3 mm 2
9 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /5° 0 mm 3
10 Dec. Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /6° 0 mm 2
11 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /6° 0.1 mm 2
12 Dec. Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /6° 0 mm 2
13 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /6° 1.6 mm 2
14 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /5° 1.6 mm 2
15 Dec. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 11° /8° 3.7 mm 3
16 Dec. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 8° /7° 5.9 mm 2
17 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /8° 9.2 mm 2
18 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 10° /5° 6.5 mm 3
19 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /5° 2.4 mm 2
20 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /5° 6.3 mm 2
21 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 9° /5° 10.7 mm 2
22 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /5° 5.3 mm 2
23 Dec. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 9° /5° 7.2 mm 2
24 Dec. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 12° /9° 2.6 mm 3
25 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /10° 0.7 mm 3
26 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 1.4 mm 2
27 Dec. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 8° /6° 2.3 mm 2
28 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 0.3 mm 2
29 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /5° 18 mm 2
30 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /2° 15.9 mm 2
31 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 7° /1° 26.4 mm 2
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Orkney Islands in December 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 December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Orkney Islands during December?
During December, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 8° and lows near 6°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Orkney Islands during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 159 mm is expected in Orkney Islands during December, occurring over more than 27 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Orkney Islands in December 2025?
Orkney Islands typically sees 0 cm of snowfall during December.
What are the typical wind conditions in Orkney Islands during December?
The average wind speed in Orkney Islands during December is 47 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

December rainfall patterns in Orkney Islands

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