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Weather in Orkney Islands for January 2026

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

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Orkney Islands at the beginning of January is 4.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 6.3 °C by the end of January.

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  • Orkney Islands experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 80.9 mm.

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Average dry days
9
Dry days
Average rainy days
22
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
7°/4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
40 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
73 %
Avg humidity

Orkney Islands Weather January

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
4°
2
Patchy rain possible
4°
3
Overcast
3°
4
Moderate or heavy rain shower
5°
5
Moderate rain at times
4°
6
Moderate or heavy rain shower
5°
7
Moderate or heavy rain shower
5°
8
Overcast
5°
9
Patchy rain possible
5°
10
Cloudy
5°
11
Cloudy
5°
12
Overcast
8°
13
Moderate or heavy rain shower
10°
14
Patchy rain possible
9°
15
Heavy rain at times
10°
16
Overcast
9°
17
Patchy rain possible
10°
18
Sunny
9°
19
Partly cloudy
7°
20
Overcast
8°
21
Overcast
7°
22
Patchy rain possible
6°
23
Patchy rain possible
6°
24
Heavy rain at times
7°
25
Patchy rain possible
6°
26
Patchy rain possible
6°
27
Heavy rain at times
7°
28
Patchy rain possible
7°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
7°
30
Patchy rain possible
5°
31
Partly cloudy
6°

Temperatures trend during January in Orkney Islands

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January weather in Orkney Islands day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /3° 3.5 mm 1
2 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /2° 3.2 mm 1
3 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 3° /1° 0.3 mm 1
4 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /2° 7.7 mm 2
5 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 4° /2° 5 mm 1
6 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /2° 7.7 mm 2
7 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /3° 7.5 mm 2
8 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 5° /3° 0.2 mm 2
9 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /3° 2.7 mm 2
10 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 5° /3° 0.6 mm 2
11 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 5° /2° 0 mm 2
12 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /3° 0.3 mm 2
13 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 10° /7° 2.5 mm 3
14 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /8° 0.2 mm 2
15 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 10° /9° 1.4 mm 3
16 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /8° 0 mm 2
17 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /8° 2.1 mm 3
18 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /6° 0 mm 3
19 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /5° 0 mm 3
20 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /5° 0.3 mm 2
21 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 7° /5° 0.1 mm 2
22 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /4° 0.5 mm 2
23 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /4° 2.5 mm 2
24 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 7° /4° 10.8 mm 2
25 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /4° 3.4 mm 2
26 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /4° 2.1 mm 2
27 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 7° /5° 12.6 mm 2
28 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /6° 0.7 mm 2
29 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 7° /5° 2.8 mm 2
30 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /3° 0.2 mm 2
31 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /3° 0 mm 3
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Orkney Islands in January 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 January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Orkney Islands during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 7° and colder nights, dipping below 4°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Orkney Islands during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Orkney Islands during January, with a total of 80.9 mm spread over approximately 22 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Orkney Islands in January 2026?
Orkney Islands typically sees 0 cm of snowfall during January.
What are the typical wind conditions in Orkney Islands during January?
The average wind speed in Orkney Islands during January is 40 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

January rainfall patterns in Orkney Islands

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