Linksness (Orkney Islands) Weather Forecast

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Today 29 Jan Orkney & Shetland

It will be a cloudy day with outbreaks of mostly light rain and drizzle throughout. Rain interspersed with dry spells, the best of these over Orkney. Fresh to strong southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Tonight 29 Jan Orkney & Shetland

Remaining cloudy through the evening and overnight with further outbreaks of rain with some drier spells possible. Rain will turn wintry at times over Shetland. Fresh to strong southeasterly winds. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

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Linksness (Orkney Islands) Temperature Statistics

January Temperature

Kirkwall (24km)

  • Lowest 5 January, 2026

    -2.3 °C
  • Average January

    4 °C
  • Highest 20 January, 2026

    8.5 °C

Climate (2021–Present)

Kirkwall (24km)

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  • Average Low 2021–2026

    6.6 °C
  • Average 2021–2026

    8.9 °C
  • Average High 2021–2026

    11.2 °C
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