Orkney Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Orkney, South Africa has warm weather year-round. The best time to visit is September (score: 93/100). Annual average high: 25.2°C, total rainfall: 536mm.
When is the best time to visit Orkney?
93
September is the best month to visit Orkney with a travel score of 93/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 26.6°C, 2 rain days, and 11.4 hours of daily sunshine.
View September weather details →Travel Score by Month
83
Jan
85
Feb
87
Mar
87
Apr
88
May
85
Jun
86
Jul
89
Aug
93
Sep
89
Oct
86
Nov
83
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Orkney each month?
25.2°C
Avg High
11.1°C
Avg Low
536mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Orkney get?
Orkney receives 536mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically December with 95mm, while July is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Orkney?
January
83
29°C
Low: 17°C
13 rain days
Excellent
February
85
28°C
Low: 17°C
11 rain days
Excellent
March
87
27°C
Low: 15°C
9 rain days
Excellent
April
87
24°C
Low: 11°C
7 rain days
Excellent
May
88
21°C
Low: 7°C
3 rain days
Excellent
June
85
19°C
Low: 3°C
1 rain days
Excellent
July
86
19°C
Low: 3°C
1 rain days
Excellent
August
89
22°C
Low: 6°C
2 rain days
Excellent
September
Best time to visit93
27°C
Low: 10°C
2 rain days
Excellent
October
89
29°C
Low: 13°C
8 rain days
Excellent
November
86
29°C
Low: 15°C
10 rain days
Excellent
December
83
29°C
Low: 17°C
13 rain days
Excellent
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