January in Orkney averages a daily high of 31.8°C with nights around 16.4°C. Expect roughly 10.2 wet days totalling 116.4mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.
Across the year, the best time to visit Orkney is May–August.
Based on POTCHEFSTROOM, SF (47.8km), 1995–2024. 17 years of January data.