Weather in August
Temperature
August, known for its average high temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) and an average low temperature of 10.3°C (50.5°F), is the warmest month.Rainfall
In Orkney, in August, during 12.5 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Orkney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.7 days and collects up to 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation.Sea temperature
With an average sea temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater.Note: Staying in 13.3°C (55.9°F) waters for just a few moments at 13°C (55.4°F) can be harrowing, and below 10°C (50°F) poses breathing and cold shock risks, depending on individual tolerance.
Daylight
In Orkney, the average length of the day in August is 15h and 24min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:00 am and sunset at 9:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:14 pm BST.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Orkney is 4.2h.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in August: 16°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (6.4°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 10.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.7°C).
Average rainfall in August
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in August: 66.3mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (48mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.6 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in August: 13.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.1°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in August: 15h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).
Orkney, United Kingdom
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