Kirkwall Weather Forecast

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    Cloudy

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    Cloudy

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    Light rain

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    Cloudy

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    Partly cloudy

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    Partly cloudy

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    Sunny day

Today 22 May Orkney & Shetland

Overnight rain clearing away in the morning with some haar at first across Shetland. Then mainly dry with some hazy sunshine and just the odd shower possible. A bit warmer. Maximum temperature 17 °C.

Tonight 22 May Orkney & Shetland

Staying mainly dry through the evening with just the odd shower. Rain becoming more persistent for a time overnight before further dry spells and a few showers. Minimum temperature 9 °C.

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Kirkwall Temperature Statistics

May Temperature

Kirkwall (5km)

  • Lowest 6 May, 2026

    1 °C

  • Average May

    8 °C

  • Highest 1 May, 2026

    16.8 °C

Climate (2021–Present)

Kirkwall (5km)

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  • Average Low 2021–2026

    6.6 °C

  • Average 2021–2026

    9 °C

  • Average High 2021–2026

    11.3 °C
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