Orkney (Orkney Islands) Weather Forecast

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Today 16 May Orkney & Shetland

It will be a cloudy start across Shetland with patchy rain, drier and brighter in Orkney with a scattering of showers. Becoming drier with brightening skies in Shetland, although still the chance of the odd shower. Easing winds. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Tonight 16 May Orkney & Shetland

Bright with a scattering of showers this evening, then mainly dry across Shetland overnight. Thickening cloud and patchy rain pushing into Orkney later in the night. Winds mostly light. 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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