Scotland, UK
Kirkwall cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Kirkwall in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 60°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 45°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 43%fewest rain days (April)
- 65%most rain days (December)
Weather in Kirkwall right now
Weather in Kirkwall by month
Average highs run from 45°F (7°C) in January to 60°F (15°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in April and the most in December. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45 / 40°F7 / 5°C | 61% | 26 mph43 km/h | 47°F8°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| February | 46 / 40°F8 / 5°C | 53% | 25 mph41 km/h | 46°F8°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| March | 46 / 41°F8 / 5°C | 54% | 23 mph37 km/h | 46°F8°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| April | 48 / 43°F9 / 6°C | 43% | 20 mph33 km/h | 47°F8°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| May | 53 / 47°F12 / 9°C | 51% | 18 mph30 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| June | 57 / 51°F14 / 10°C | 53% | 19 mph31 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| July | 59 / 53°F15 / 12°C | 64% | 17 mph28 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| August | 60 / 54°F15 / 12°C | 62% | 18 mph29 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| September | 58 / 53°F14 / 12°C | 47% | 22 mph35 km/h | – | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| October | 54 / 49°F12 / 9°C | 63% | 25 mph40 km/h | 54°F12°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| November | 50 / 45°F10 / 7°C | 63% | 25 mph40 km/h | 52°F11°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| December | 46 / 41°F8 / 5°C | 65% | 25 mph41 km/h | 49°F10°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Kirkwall
2 ships from 2 cruise lines are scheduled here, 3 visits in total. The next 3:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 92026 | AIDAsolAIDA Cruises | Calls | 9 nights from Hamburg |
| Tue, Oct 132026 | AIDAsolAIDA Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Hamburg |
| Tue, May 252027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
Ships that visit Kirkwall
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.