Bay of Turquoy Weather Forecast, Orkney Islands

Today 9 Oct Orkney & Shetland

A largely dry and cloudy day with a few bright or sunny intervals breaking through. The odd light shower possible over Shetland but these will pass over quickly where they occur. Strong westerly winds with gales. Gales easing later. Maximum Temperature 13C.

Tonight 9 Oct Orkney & Shetland

Some early clear spells over Shetland, otherwise cloudy with outbreaks of patchy rain and drizzle spreading eastwards over the Northern Isles. Remaining overcast overnight with some light rain. Winds easing for a time this evening, strengthening again overnight. Minimum Temperature 10C.

Fri 10 Oct Orkney & Shetland

Cloudy for much of the day but a few brighter spells possible over Orkney later. Patchy light rain possible throughout the day. Strong westerly winds easing later. Maximum Temperature 13C.

Sat 11 Oct Orkney & Shetland

A cloudy few days with limited brighter spells and a little light rain or drizzle at times. Quite windy Saturday night otherwise light to moderate westerly breezes.

Sun 12 Oct Orkney & Shetland

A cloudy few days with limited brighter spells and a little light rain or drizzle at times. Quite windy Saturday night otherwise light to moderate westerly breezes.

Mon 13 Oct Orkney & Shetland

A cloudy few days with limited brighter spells and a little light rain or drizzle at times. Quite windy Saturday night otherwise light to moderate westerly breezes.

Tue 14 Oct Orkney & Shetland

High pressure is expected to be the dominant weather type across the UK at the start of this period. Whilst some rain and drizzle is likely in parts of the south and east on Tuesday, the rest of the first week is expected to be predominantly dry. Cloud amounts will vary, but most areas will see some spells of sunshine and there could be a few isolated fog patches overnight. Temperatures are likely to be close to normal for the time of year. During the second half of this period, there are signs that the overall pattern will shift with low pressure systems probably moving in from the west in some fashion. However, details of any wetter and more unsettled weather are still very uncertain.

Wed 15 Oct Orkney & Shetland

High pressure is expected to be the dominant weather type across the UK at the start of this period. Whilst some rain and drizzle is likely in parts of the south and east on Tuesday, the rest of the first week is expected to be predominantly dry. Cloud amounts will vary, but most areas will see some spells of sunshine and there could be a few isolated fog patches overnight. Temperatures are likely to be close to normal for the time of year. During the second half of this period, there are signs that the overall pattern will shift with low pressure systems probably moving in from the west in some fashion. However, details of any wetter and more unsettled weather are still very uncertain.

Bay of Turquoy Weather Forecast

Today 9 Oct Orkney & Shetland

Tonight 9 Oct Orkney & Shetland

Fri 10 Oct Orkney & Shetland

Sat 11 Oct Orkney & Shetland

Sun 12 Oct Orkney & Shetland

Mon 13 Oct Orkney & Shetland

Tue 14 Oct Orkney & Shetland

Wed 15 Oct Orkney & Shetland

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Bay of Turquoy Temperature Statistics

October Temperature

Kirkwall (36km)

Lowest 4 January, 2025

Average 2025

Highest 13 August, 2025

Lowest 21 September, 2025

Average September

Highest 2 September, 2025

Lowest 4 October, 2025

Average October

Highest 6 October, 2025

Climate (2020–Present)

Kirkwall (36km)

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Average High 2020–2025