Glimps Holm

Island Small Orkney islet near Mainland, uninhabited

A small Orkney islet visible on archipelago boat trips, noted for seabird colonies and coastal geology; visitors typically see it from boat tours around the northern islands.

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Glimps Holm
58.8759, -2.9172
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Weather & Climate near Glimps Holm #

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1029 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
AugustMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
21°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
2° – 6°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
6° – 11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
8° – 13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
10° – 15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° – 15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
9° – 14°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
7° – 11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (123 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 9°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
3° – 7°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.2h daylight

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