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Weather in Kirkwall for May 2026

Your guide to Kirkwall weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Kirkwall is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.1 °C.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Kirkwall predicts a temperature of 10.2 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Kirkwall at the beginning of May is 8.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 10.7 °C by the end of May.

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  • Kirkwall in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 17 rainy days and a total precipitation of 56.2 mm.

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Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
17
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/8°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
29 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
81 %
Avg humidity

Kirkwall Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
11°
2
Patchy rain possible
9°
3
Patchy rain possible
8°
4
Patchy rain possible
8°
5
Patchy rain possible
7°
6
Patchy rain possible
7°
7
Overcast
10°
8
Partly cloudy
9°
9
Sunny
9°
10
Overcast
9°
11
Cloudy
9°
12
Cloudy
10°
13
Partly cloudy
9°
14
Sunny
9°
15
Sunny
9°
16
Sunny
10°
17
Patchy rain possible
9°
18
Partly cloudy
9°
19
Patchy rain possible
9°
20
Patchy rain possible
10°
21
Patchy rain possible
10°
22
Patchy rain possible
11°
23
Patchy rain possible
11°
24
Cloudy
11°
25
Cloudy
11°
26
Mist
11°
27
Sunny
10°
28
Partly cloudy
10°
29
Partly cloudy
11°
30
Light drizzle
10°
31
Light rain shower
12°

Temperatures trend during May in Kirkwall

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Kirkwall day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /8° 4.7 mm 3
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /6° 1.1 mm 2
3 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /5° 0.5 mm 3
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /4° 1.6 mm 2
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /5° 1.1 mm 2
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /6° 0.9 mm 2
7 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /7° 1.8 mm 2
8 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /7° 0.4 mm 2
9 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /7° 1.5 mm 3
10 May Overcast
Overcast
 9° /5° 5.2 mm 3
11 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /7° 0.4 mm 2
12 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /7° 1.9 mm 3
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /7° 2.3 mm 3
14 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /8° 1.9 mm 2
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /7° 0.9 mm 3
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /9° 0 mm 4
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /7° 2.3 mm 4
18 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /9° 0 mm 4
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /8° 0.7 mm 3
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /9° 4.9 mm 2
21 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /9° 0.4 mm 2
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /10° 0.6 mm 3
23 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /10° 0.1 mm 3
24 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /10° 0 mm 3
25 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /10° 0 mm 3
26 May Mist
Mist
 11° /10° 0.1 mm 3
27 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /9° 0 mm 3
28 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /10° 0 mm 3
29 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /10° 0 mm 4
30 May Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 10° /9° 7 mm 3
31 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 12° /10° 7.6 mm 3
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Kirkwall in May 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 Kirkwall forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Kirkwall in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Kirkwall during May?

During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 10° and lows near 8°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Kirkwall during May?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Kirkwall during May, with a total of 56.2 mm spread over approximately 17 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

What are the typical wind conditions in Kirkwall during May?

The average wind speed in Kirkwall during May is 29 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Kirkwall

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Kirkwalls May weather 💧
Typically, Kirkwall has 17 rainy days in May with a total of 56.2 mm of rainfall.

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