Papa Westray, Orkney Islands weather by month & the best time to visit
United Kingdom · seaside town · oceanic / maritime climate
Papa Westray, Orkney Islands is short on reliable sunshine. Its best month is August (Score 34/100) — for stronger sun, try one of the nearby alternatives.
When is the best time to visit Papa Westray, Orkney Islands?
Papa Westray, Orkney Islands never gets truly sunny weather: August is as good as it gets at 34/100, and January is the low point (0/100). If sunshine is the point of the trip, the nearby alternatives do better.
How sunny is Papa Westray, Orkney Islands?
Papa Westray, Orkney Islands isn't a sunny place by world standards: about 1,223 hours of sunshine a year. August (34/100) is noticeably better than January (0). It ranks #40 of 48 destinations in United Kingdom for annual sunshine, below the national median of 1,345 hours. The year's 1,174 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 8° / 46°F | 6° / 43°F | 133 mm | 0 | 8° / 46°F |
| February | 0 | 7° / 45°F | 5° / 41°F | 100 mm | 0 | 8° / 46°F |
| March | 0 | 7° / 45°F | 6° / 43°F | 92 mm | 1 | 8° / 46°F |
| April | 0 | 8° / 46°F | 7° / 45°F | 65 mm | 2 | 8° / 46°F |
| May | 6 | 9° / 48°F | 8° / 46°F | 68 mm | 3 | 10° / 50°F |
| June | 18 | 11° / 52°F | 10° / 50°F | 71 mm | 4 | 11° / 52°F |
| July | 29 | 13° / 55°F | 12° / 54°F | 80 mm | 4 | 13° / 55°F |
| August | 34 | 14° / 57°F | 13° / 55°F | 92 mm | 3 | 13° / 55°F |
| September | 28 | 13° / 55°F | 12° / 54°F | 99 mm | 2 | 13° / 55°F |
| October | 15 | 11° / 52°F | 10° / 50°F | 132 mm | 1 | 12° / 54°F |
| November | 11 | 10° / 50°F | 8° / 46°F | 120 mm | 0 | 11° / 52°F |
| December | 0 | 8° / 46°F | 7° / 45°F | 122 mm | 0 | 10° / 50°F |
Sea temperature in Papa Westray, Orkney Islands by month
The sea off Papa Westray, Orkney Islands is warmest in July at around 13°C / 55°F, and coolest in January at 8°C / 46°F. It never reaches comfortable swimming temperatures (21°C+). Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Papa Westray, Orkney Islands: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Papa Westray, Orkney Islands?
Papa Westray, Orkney Islands is a seaside town in United Kingdom with a oceanic / maritime climate — the sea reaches 13°C at its warmest.
How many hours of sunshine does Papa Westray, Orkney Islands get a year?
Papa Westray, Orkney Islands gets about 1,223 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around August.
When is the best time to visit Papa Westray, Orkney Islands?
Papa Westray, Orkney Islands is short on reliable sunshine — its best month is only August at 34/100. For a sunnier trip, see the nearest strong-sun alternatives listed on the page.
What is the least sunny month in Papa Westray, Orkney Islands?
January is the least sunny month in Papa Westray, Orkney Islands, scoring 0/100 with about 133 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Papa Westray, Orkney Islands?
The sea in Papa Westray, Orkney Islands ranges from about 8°C (January) to 13°C (July). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Papa Westray, Orkney Islands?
The typical midday UV index in Papa Westray, Orkney Islands peaks around 4 (moderate) in June, easing to about 0 (low) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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