Orkney Islands weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Orkney Islands this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Orkney Islands in October?
Orkney Islands is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Orkney Islands generally has moderate temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Orphir.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Burray Village with an average of 127 mm to high rainfall in Stromness with 137 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 74 hours of sunshine in Orphir. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Orkney Islands, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Orkney Islands's yearly weather, check out our Orkney Islands climate page.
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Average weather in Orphir
In October Orphir generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Stromness
In October Stromness generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Burray Village
In October Burray Village generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Evie
In October Evie generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kirkwall
In October Kirkwall generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Orkney Islands, in the United Kingdom.
Is October the best time to visit Orkney Islands?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Orkney Islands 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.
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