Kirkwall Weather Forecast
- 9
- 14
Partly cloudy
- 8
- 12
Light rain shower
- 8
- 11
Heavy rain shower
- 9
- 10
Cloudy
- 9
- 12
Light rain shower
- 9
- 11
Light rain shower
- 9
- 11
Cloudy
Today 5 Oct Orkney & Shetland
Overnight rain soon clearing. Then the rest of the day will see some bright or sunny spells and a few passing light showers. Fresh to strong west to southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Tonight 5 Oct Orkney & Shetland
This evening will see clear periods and the odd shower. Clear periods and occasional passing showers for the rest of the night. Fresh to strong west to southwesterly winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
Kirkwall Temperature Statistics
October Temperature
Kirkwall (5 km)
Lowest 1 October, 2026
9 °CAverage October
12.4 °CHighest 1 October, 2026
16.3 °C
Climate (2021–2026)
Kirkwall (5 km)
Average Low 2021–2026
6.6 °CAverage 2021–2026
9 °CAverage High 2021–2026
11.3 °C