Kirkwall Weather Forecast, Orkney Islands KW15 1

Today 22 Aug Highlands and Eilian Siar

A few early showers in the northwest. Then dry for a time before persistent rain develops across the southwest by afternoon. Remaining dry in north with some bright spells in east. A blustery day especially in the north and Hebrides. Maximum Temperature 19C.

Tonight 22 Aug Highlands and Eilian Siar

Persistent rain in the southwest will spread north, perhaps eastern Caithness will remain dry. Rain will be heavy at times particularly on higher ground. Brisk southwesterly winds continue. Minimum Temperature 13C.

Fri 23 Aug Highlands and Eilian Siar

Persistent and heavy rain in the west will clear Caithness and the Hebrides in the early afternoon with cloud thinning enough for a few late bright spells, winds easing too. Maximum Temperature 19C.

Sat 24 Aug Highlands and Eilian Siar

A mainly dry weekend with some bright or sunny spells, some light and patchy rain may push into the Hebrides and far west on Saturday and Monday. Feeling pleasantly warm.

Sun 25 Aug Highlands and Eilian Siar

A mainly dry weekend with some bright or sunny spells, some light and patchy rain may push into the Hebrides and far west on Saturday and Monday. Feeling pleasantly warm.

Mon 26 Aug Highlands and Eilian Siar

A mainly dry weekend with some bright or sunny spells, some light and patchy rain may push into the Hebrides and far west on Saturday and Monday. Feeling pleasantly warm.

Tue 27 Aug Highlands and Eilian Siar

Monday will be dry and sunny for the majority, although with the continued risk of low cloud and fog around far west and northeastern coasts. A cloudier day for northwestern parts with strengthening winds and some rain here. Remaining very warm for most and hot in the southeast, with a small chance for some thundery showers here later on. Through the end of August and early September we will see a good deal of dry weather and sunshine. However, the north and northwest are likely to experience more unsettled periods with bands of rain followed by sunny spells and showers, with these conditions possibly spreading further south at times. Temperatures should be above average, most likely warm or very warm in the southeast, but nearer to average in the northwest.

Wed 28 Aug Highlands and Eilian Siar

Monday will be dry and sunny for the majority, although with the continued risk of low cloud and fog around far west and northeastern coasts. A cloudier day for northwestern parts with strengthening winds and some rain here. Remaining very warm for most and hot in the southeast, with a small chance for some thundery showers here later on. Through the end of August and early September we will see a good deal of dry weather and sunshine. However, the north and northwest are likely to experience more unsettled periods with bands of rain followed by sunny spells and showers, with these conditions possibly spreading further south at times. Temperatures should be above average, most likely warm or very warm in the southeast, but nearer to average in the northwest.

Kirkwall Weather Forecast

Today 22 Aug Highlands and Eilian Siar

Tonight 22 Aug Highlands and Eilian Siar

Fri 23 Aug Highlands and Eilian Siar

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Mon 26 Aug Highlands and Eilian Siar

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August Temperature

Kirkwall (3.1 miles)

Lowest 29 January, 2019

Average 2019

Highest 23 July, 2019

Lowest 9 July, 2019

Average July

Highest 23 July, 2019

Lowest 9 August, 2019

Average August

Highest 5 August, 2019

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