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Weather in Orkney Islands for October 2025

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

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Orkney Islands at the beginning of October is 11.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 11.1 °C by the end of October.

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  • Orkney Islands in October brings notable rainfall, with an average of 19 rainy days and a total precipitation of 89.5 mm.

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Average dry days
12
Dry days
Average rainy days
19
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
11°/10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
42 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
81 %
Avg humidity

Orkney Islands Weather October

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September
November
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
11°
2
Partly cloudy
11°
3
Overcast
12°
4
Overcast
12°
5
Moderate or heavy rain shower
12°
6
Patchy rain possible
12°
7
Moderate rain at times
11°
8
Patchy rain possible
11°
9
Patchy rain possible
9°
10
Overcast
8°
11
Overcast
8°
12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
9°
13
Overcast
7°
14
Moderate rain at times
11°
15
Overcast
11°
16
Heavy rain at times
12°
17
Moderate or heavy rain shower
12°
18
Moderate rain at times
12°
19
Overcast
12°
20
Moderate or heavy rain shower
12°
21
Moderate rain at times
12°
22
Patchy rain possible
10°
23
Overcast
12°
24
Cloudy
12°
25
Overcast
11°
26
Moderate or heavy rain shower
11°
27
Patchy rain possible
11°
28
Patchy rain possible
10°
29
Overcast
11°
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
 11° /11° 0.2 mm 3
2 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /9° 0 mm 4
3 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /9° 0 mm 3
4 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /11° 0.4 mm 3
5 Oct. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 12° /12° 6 mm 3
6 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /11° 1.2 mm 3
7 Oct. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 11° /10° 4.2 mm 3
8 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /9° 3 mm 3
9 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /8° 0.9 mm 2
10 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /7° 1.6 mm 2
11 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /6° 5.2 mm 2
12 Oct. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 9° /6° 11.4 mm 2
13 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 7° /6° 0 mm 2
14 Oct. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 11° /8° 1.9 mm 3
15 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /10° 0 mm 3
16 Oct. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 12° /11° 4.8 mm 3
17 Oct. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 12° /11° 17 mm 3
18 Oct. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 12° /11° 3.4 mm 3
19 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /11° 0 mm 3
20 Oct. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 12° /10° 11.2 mm 3
21 Oct. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 12° /10° 6.2 mm 3
22 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /9° 1 mm 3
23 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /10° 0 mm 3
24 Oct. Cloudy
Cloudy
 12° /11° 0 mm 3
25 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /10° 0 mm 3
26 Oct. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 11° /9° 5.8 mm 3
27 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /8° 0.9 mm 3
28 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /9° 0.1 mm 3
29 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /11° 0.2 mm 3
30 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /10° 0 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 89.5 mm spread over approximately 19 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 42 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

October rainfall patterns in Orkney Islands

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