Orkney
21°69°
Drizzle
Feels Like: 27°80°
Min: 15°59°
Max: 27°80°
The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with today reaching 27°C and dropping to 15°C. The coming days will be partly cloudy from afternoon until night.
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18:15
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05:49
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Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Orkney on October 11, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans.Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Orkney on October 11, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans.
The day peaks near 27°C and cools toward 15°C. Relative humidity sits between 70% and 94%, reaching its peak around 23:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 8 km/h around 23:00.The day peaks near 80°F and cools toward 59°F. Relative humidity sits between 70% and 94%, reaching its peak around 23:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 5 mph around 23:00.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 88% by 17:00. Dense cloud near 83% at 17:00 keeps the feel grey. Expect visibility around 16.1 km. The sun rises at 05:42 and sets at 18:15, for a total of 12 hours 33 minutes of sunlight today.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 88% by 17:00. Dense cloud near 83% at 17:00 keeps the feel grey. Expect visibility around 10 mi. The sun rises at 05:42 and sets at 18:15, for a total of 12 hours 33 minutes of sunlight today.
The practical takeaway for Orkney on October 11, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 27°C.The practical takeaway for Orkney on October 11, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 80°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Orkney
How warm does it get in Orkney?
The warmest month in Orkney is January, with average high temperatures of 30°C. The average temperature during this period is around 24°C.The warmest month in Orkney is January, with average high temperatures of 86°F. The average temperature during this period is around 74°F.
How cold does it get in Orkney?
The coldest month in Orkney is July, with average low temperatures of 2°C. The average temperature during this period is around 11°C.The coldest month in Orkney is July, with average low temperatures of 36°F. The average temperature during this period is around 51°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Orkney?
The wettest month in Orkney is December, with an average of 112 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Orkney is December, with an average of 4.4 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Orkney?
The driest month in Orkney is August, with an average of 3 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Orkney is August, with an average of 0.1 in of precipitation.