Orkney (Orkney Islands) Weather Forecast

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    Cloudy

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    Light rain shower

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    Sunny day

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Today 15 May Orkney & Shetland

A mostly cloudy day with frequent showers, some heavy and merging into longer spells of rain, especially over Shetland. Drier and brighter spells for Orkney. Strong northerly winds, which may reach gale force in the morning. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Tonight 15 May Orkney & Shetland

Cloudy for Shetland with outbreaks of showery rain throughout. Mostly cloudy for Orkney with a few showers and some clearer intervals. Strong northerly winds easing overnight. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

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Orkney (Orkney Islands) Temperature Statistics

May Temperature

Kirkwall (9km)

  • Lowest 6 May, 2026

    1 °C

  • Average May

    7.5 °C

  • Highest 1 May, 2026

    16.8 °C

Climate (2021–Present)

Kirkwall (9km)

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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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