What is the best month to visit Orkney?
The best time to visit Orkney is anytime you can get there, really – although in winter, it is not so inviting, to be sure. However, anytime between Easter and end of autumn is a good time on Orkney, with long days around the Summer Solstice too.
Does Kirkwall have snow?
Temperature. Average temperatures in Kirkwall vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for most of the year with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year.
How cold does it get in Orkney?
In Orkney, the summers are short, cool, and windy; the winters are long, very cold, wet, and extremely windy; and it is mostly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 36°F to 61°F and is rarely below 31°F or above 66°F.
Is Orkney always windy?
Orkney is one of the windiest places in the United Kingdom with gale force winds recorded in low-lying areas at least 30 days per year.
When can you see puffins on Orkney?
They can be easily seen in Orkney and Shetland during the summer. Puffins will arrive on the cliffs of Orkney and Shetland from April to August every year.
Does Orkney have midges?
Orkney tends to see midges in the countryside and not in the towns. We also had a problem with midges last year on Hoy and Rousay too. They are all Islands though. I have never been bothered with them in Kirkwall or Stromness.
Does it snow in the Orkney Islands?
Although we see little snow, an Orkney winter is generally very wet – a combination of the low level of the land and the warming effect of the surrounding sea. Fog and sea-haar are perhaps the most frustrating aspect of Orkney’s weather.
Can you see the northern lights in Orkney?
It’s time once again for the awe-inspiring Aurora Borealis to light up the sky. Orkney is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights thanks to our location and lack of light pollution – all you need are clear skies, a good view north…and plenty of warm clothing!
Does it snow on Orkney?
Where are the seals in Orkney?
The best time to see seals is when they have their pups; June-July for Common/Harbour seals and October-November for Grey seals. The Brough of Birsay, South Ronaldsay, Rousay and Sanday are popular sites to see seals basking in the sun. They’ll often follow you in the water as you walk along the shore!
What birds will I see on Orkney?
From gulls and guillemots, to kittiwakes, waders and white-tailed eagles, Orkney’s birdlife is remarkably varied. The islands are home to no less than 13 RSPB nature reserves, and large numbers of migratory birds pass through too, with some surprising arrivals making an appearance here over the years.