October Rainfall and Precipitation in The Orkney Islands

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in October.

The Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences high precipitation in October, ranging from 127 mm (5 in) of rainfall in Burray Village to 137 mm (5.4 in) in Stromness.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Orkney Islands precipitation in October: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom receive in October?

Orphir often experiences a notable amount of rain in October, with an average of about 134 mm (5.3 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in October?

Expect around 23 days rainy days in Orphir during October.

Is October part of the rainy season in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

October is generally a drier month for the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in October in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

Looking at our data, Stromness tops the wettest-cities list in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom for October, with monthly rainfall averaging 137 mm (5.4 in).

What is the driest city in October in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

The driest place is Burray Village with an average rainfall of 127 mm (5 in) according to our data.

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