Weather in May
Temperature
As Orkney steps into May, the average high-temperature is measured at a fresh 12°C (53.6°F), displaying minor differences from April's 9.5°C (49.1°F). May's average low-temperature reading in Orkney settles at a wintry 5.6°C (42.1°F).Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically collects 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Orkney, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in May is 9.3°C (48.7°F).Note: Taking a dip in 9.3°C (48.7°F) can be perilous. Submersion in temperatures under 10°C (50°F) triggers severe cold shock accompanied by hyperventilation.
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Orkney is 16h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 9:03 pm. On the last day of May, in Orkney, sunrise is at 4:10 am and sunset at 10:07 pm BST.
Sunshine
May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 12°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 May: 5.6°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 May
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 48mm
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 May
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 10.6 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 May
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in May: 9.3°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 May /
Average sunshine in May
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 5min
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 May: 6h 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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