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Weather in Orkney Islands for October 2026

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

    Temperatures

  • Until now, October 2026 in Orkney Islands has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 12.5 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0 °C).

  • The forecast for the next days in Orkney Islands predicts temperatures to be around 12 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Orkney Islands at the beginning of October is 12.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 10.7 °C by the end of October.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Orkney Islands experiences heavy rainfall in October, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 98.7 mm.

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Average dry days
5
Dry days
Average rainy days
26
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
11°/10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
46 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

Orkney Islands Weather October

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

Temperatures trend during October in Orkney Islands

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October weather in Orkney Islands day by day

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September November
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /12° 3 mm 2
2 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /11° 3.3 mm 2
3 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 13° /10° 3.8 mm 2
4 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 13° /10° 7.9 mm 2
5 Oct. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /10° 3.4 mm 2
6 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /11° 4.1 mm 2
7 Oct. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 12° /10° 3 mm 2
8 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /9° 2.7 mm 2
9 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /10° 4.2 mm 2
10 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /9° 3.4 mm 2
11 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /9° 2 mm 2
12 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /12° 2.5 mm 0.7
13 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /11° 2.9 mm 1
14 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 14° /11° 4.9 mm 0.7
15 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /10° 7.6 mm 0.9
16 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /10° 3.1 mm 4
17 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /10° 0.1 mm 4
18 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /11° 0 mm 4
19 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /11° 0 mm 4
20 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /11° 0.1 mm 4
21 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /11° 0 mm 4
22 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /11° 0 mm 4
23 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /12° 0 mm 4
24 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /11° 0.1 mm 4
25 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /10° 7.7 mm 3
26 Oct. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 10° /8° 4 mm 3
27 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /7° 1.8 mm 3
28 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /7° 0.7 mm 3
29 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /9° 4.4 mm 3
30 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /9° 0.4 mm 3
31 Oct. Light rain
Light rain
 13° /9° 3 mm 3
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Orkney Islands in October 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 October - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Orkney Islands during October?
During October, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 11° and lows near 10°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Orkney Islands during October?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Orkney Islands during October, with a total of 98.7 mm spread over approximately 26 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

What are the typical wind conditions in Orkney Islands during October?
The average wind speed in Orkney Islands during October is 46 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

October rainfall patterns in Orkney Islands

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Orkney Islandss October weather 💧
Typically, Orkney Islands has 26 rainy days in October with a total of 98.7 mm of rainfall.
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