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Exploring Shapinsay

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

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

When arranging your Shapinsay getaway, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight into Kirkwall (KOI) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Shapinsay?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Shapinsay, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Shapinsay 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 average annual rainfall in Shapinsay is 1080 mm.