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The temperatures in Kirkwall in January are quite cold with temperatures between 6°C and 7°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of January in Kirkwall. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Please note that Kirkwall can expect a few days of snow in January.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Kirkwall in January 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 |