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Exploring Birsay

The city of Birsay has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Birsay include:

• Brough of Birsay
• Earl's Palace
• Barony Mills
• Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve
• Skara Brae
• Ring of Brogdar
• Standing Stones of Stenness

When making plans for your trip to Birsay, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight to Kirkwall (KOI) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to find the one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Birsay?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Birsay, you may find this information about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Birsay are typically August and July, whereas the coldest months are usually February and January. The months with the most rain are October and November, whereas June and April have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 8°C and at night it is 5°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 271 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 12°C during the day and 6°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 159 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 12°C. Average precipitation for this season is 263 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 12°C and 6°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 387 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Birsay is 1080 mm.