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Exploring Gorseness

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

• Balfour Castle
• St. Magnus Cathedral
• Orkney Museum
• Bishop's Palace
• Earl's Palace
• Highland Park Distillery
• Scapa Beach

When making plans for your holiday in Gorseness, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight into Kirkwall (KOI) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Gorseness?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Gorseness, you may find this information about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Gorseness 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 a rundown 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 269 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 Gorseness is 1078 mm.