Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Kirkwall, United Kingdom in May
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
5.2h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kirkwall, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May12°C average high
May is close to Kirkwall's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May49mm average rain
May is one of Kirkwall's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary and April to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.2 hours average sun
May is one of Kirkwall's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to June and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May9°C average sea
May is below Kirkwall's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May26 weather score
May scores above Kirkwall's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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