Orkney Islands Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in October.

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Orphir Stromness Burray Village Evie

Are you planning a trip a to the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Orkney Islands in October

The Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in the Orkney Islands generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Orphir.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Burray Village with an average of 127 mm (5 in) to high rainfall in Stromness with 137 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during October. Orphir receives roughly 74 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Orkney Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Orkney Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Orphir)

January9°C (48°F) February8°C (46°F) March8°C (46°F) April9°C (48°F) May11°C (52°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September14°C (57°F) October13°C (55°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the Orkney Islands →

Best Places to Visit in the Orkney Islands in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Orkney Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Orkney Islands

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Orkney Islands (October)

Precipitation variation in the Orkney Islands (October)

Orphir

In October Orphir generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
74 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Orphir →

Stromness

In October Stromness generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
74 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Stromness →

Burray Village

In October Burray Village generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
74 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
127 mm (5 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
24 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Burray Village →

Evie

In October Evie generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
74 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Evie →

Kirkwall

In October Kirkwall generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
74 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kirkwall →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Orkney Islands, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Orkney Islands in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Orphir 13°C (55°F) 10°C (50°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Stromness 13°C (55°F) 10°C (50°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Burray Village 13°C (55°F) 10°C (50°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Evie 13°C (55°F) 10°C (50°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Kirkwall 13°C (55°F) 10°C (50°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Orkney 13°C (55°F) 10°C (50°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

The Orkney Islands weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in October?

Expect poor weather across the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in October. The popular destination of Orphir averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in October?

Orphir averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Orphir sits around 134 mm (5.3 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Orphir.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Orphir. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Orkney Islands.

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