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Weather in Orkney Islands for April 2026

Your guide to Orkney Islands weather in April - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Orkney Islands at the beginning of April is 7.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 9.4 °C by the end of April.

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  • The climate of Orkney Islands in April is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 32.9 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
17
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
28 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
83 %
Avg humidity

Orkney Islands Weather April

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March
May
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Overcast
9°
2
Sunny
8°
3
Sunny
8°
4
Partly cloudy
7°
5
Overcast
7°
6
Sunny
7°
7
Cloudy
8°
8
Partly cloudy
8°
9
Patchy rain possible
9°
10
Partly cloudy
11°
11
Patchy rain possible
10°
12
Overcast
10°
13
Patchy rain possible
8°
14
Patchy rain possible
8°
15
Patchy rain possible
8°
16
Patchy rain possible
8°
17
Patchy rain possible
8°
18
Patchy rain possible
7°
19
Patchy rain possible
8°
20
Patchy rain possible
8°
21
Patchy rain possible
8°
22
Moderate rain at times
10°
23
Patchy rain possible
8°
24
Overcast
7°
25
Partly cloudy
8°
26
Overcast
9°
27
Moderate or heavy rain shower
10°
28
Patchy rain possible
11°
29
Overcast
10°
30
Patchy light drizzle
11°

Temperatures trend during April in Orkney Islands

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

April weather in Orkney Islands day by day

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March May
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /8° 0 mm 2
2 Apr. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /7° 0 mm 3
3 Apr. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /6° 0 mm 3
4 Apr. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /6° 0 mm 3
5 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 7° /6° 0 mm 2
6 Apr. Sunny
Sunny
 7° /6° 0 mm 3
7 Apr. Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /5° 0 mm 2
8 Apr. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /4° 0 mm 3
9 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /6° 0.2 mm 2
10 Apr. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /6° 0 mm 4
11 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /7° 0.7 mm 3
12 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /6° 0 mm 2
13 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /6° 2 mm 2
14 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 0.7 mm 2
15 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /6° 0.2 mm 2
16 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 3.2 mm 2
17 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /6° 3.5 mm 2
18 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /6° 1.5 mm 2
19 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 0.3 mm 2
20 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 0.3 mm 2
21 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 0.1 mm 2
22 Apr. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 10° /7° 3.5 mm 2
23 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 0.5 mm 2
24 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 7° /7° 0 mm 2
25 Apr. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /7° 0 mm 3
26 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /8° 0.1 mm 2
27 Apr. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 10° /8° 10.5 mm 3
28 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /9° 3.9 mm 3
29 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /9° 0 mm 3
30 Apr. Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
 11° /9° 1.7 mm 3
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Orkney Islands in April is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Orkney Islands forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Orkney Islands in April - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Orkney Islands during April?
During April, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 9° and lows near 7°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Orkney Islands during April?
In April, Orkney Islands can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 32.9 mm across approximately 13 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
Will it snow in Orkney Islands in April 2026?
Orkney Islands typically sees 0 cm of snowfall during April.
What are the typical wind conditions in Orkney Islands during April?
The average wind speed in Orkney Islands during April is 28 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

April rainfall patterns in Orkney Islands

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