What is the best time to visit Kirkwall?

Within the April-to-September tourist season, the sun, rain, and wind can come any time and often all at once, but ferries, flights, and busses run full schedules during this period. April and September are the best crowd-free months. Orkney’s maritime climate prevents temperatures from dropping too much in winter (it rarely snows) but stops it getting very hot in summer—bring (very) warm gear for camping, even in midsummer. You can also explore different options for camping near Kirkwall on Hipcamp.