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The temperatures in Kirkwall in August are usually low and can range between 12°C and 14°C.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Kirkwall during the month of August. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Kirkwall in August 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Kirkwall in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Kirkwall before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 6° | 14 | 16 | 1 | 142 mm | Bad | Kirkwall in January |
| February | 7° / 5° | 12 | 14 | 2 | 112 mm | Awful | Kirkwall in February |
| March | 7° / 6° | 10 | 20 | 1 | 97 mm | Bad | Kirkwall in March |
| April | 8° / 6° | 9 | 21 | 1 | 78 mm | Bad | Kirkwall in April |
| May | 10° / 8° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 88 mm | Bad | Kirkwall in May |
| June | 12° / 10° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 70 mm | Ok | Kirkwall in June |
| July | 14° / 12° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 99 mm | Ok | Kirkwall in July |
| August | 14° / 12° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 112 mm | Ok | Kirkwall in August |
| September | 13° / 12° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 122 mm | Bad | Kirkwall in September |
| October | 11° / 10° | 10 | 21 | 0 | 147 mm | Bad | Kirkwall in October |
| November | 10° / 8° | 9 | 21 | 0 | 147 mm | Bad | Kirkwall in November |
| December | 8° / 7° | 12 | 18 | 1 | 131 mm | Bad | Kirkwall in December |