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Weather in Orkney Islands for May 2026

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

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Orkney Islands at the beginning of May is 8.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 10.4 °C by the end of May.

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  • Orkney Islands 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

Orkney Islands Weather May

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

Temperatures trend during May in Orkney Islands

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Orkney Islands day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /8° 9.1 mm 3
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /8° 1.3 mm 2
3 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /5° 0.6 mm 2
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /5° 0.4 mm 2
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /6° 0.3 mm 2
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /8° 0.5 mm 2
7 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /7° 0 mm 3
8 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /7° 0 mm 3
9 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /8° 0 mm 4
10 May Overcast
Overcast
 12° /8° 0 mm 3
11 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /10° 0 mm 3
12 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /9° 0 mm 3
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /9° 0 mm 4
14 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /9° 0 mm 3
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /9° 0 mm 4
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /9° 0 mm 4
17 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /9° 0 mm 3
18 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /9° 1.1 mm 3
19 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /9° 0 mm 4
20 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /9° 0 mm 3
21 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /8° 1.1 mm 3
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /8° 1 mm 2
23 May Overcast
Overcast
 8° /8° 0 mm 2
24 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 12° /8° 5.5 mm 3
25 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 11° /9° 14.3 mm 3
26 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 10° /8° 2.6 mm 3
27 May Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 10° /9° 1.3 mm 3
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /9° 1.4 mm 3
29 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 10° /9° 1 mm 3
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 Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Orkney Islands in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands during May?
The average wind speed in Orkney Islands during May is 29 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Orkney Islands

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