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Orphir weather in October (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

How is October weather typically in Orphir? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Orphir typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

Orphir in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. This month experiences about 23 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 74 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Orphir. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Orphir climate page with graphs.

 

Orphir, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 134 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 74 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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