Orkney (Orkney Islands) Weather Forecast, Orkney Islands KW17 2

Today 18 Apr Orkney & Shetland

Mainly dry with sunny spells for Shetland, but becoming cloudier later with perhaps a little rain. . Cloudier over Orkney, especially in the west, with patchy rain, but most likely in afternoon. Occasionally strong southerly winds. Maximum Temperature 11C.

Tonight 18 Apr Orkney & Shetland

Mostly cloudy with a little light rain from time to time, but there could also be a few clear spells, especially over Orkney. Rather fresh south or southeasterly winds. Minimum Temperature 5C.

Mon 19 Apr Orkney & Shetland

A mostly cloudy start with a little rain but becoming dry and bright through the morning with some sunshine in the afternoon. A warmer day, especially for Orkney. Maximum Temperature 14C.

Tue 20 Apr Orkney & Shetland

Rain pushing east into Tuesday, perhaps heavy at times, but becoming drier, colder in afternoon. Some heavy showers Tuesday night over Shetland, then bright spells and a few wintry showers,

Wed 21 Apr Orkney & Shetland

Rain pushing east into Tuesday, perhaps heavy at times, but becoming drier, colder in afternoon. Some heavy showers Tuesday night over Shetland, then bright spells and a few wintry showers,

Thu 22 Apr Orkney & Shetland

Rain pushing east into Tuesday, perhaps heavy at times, but becoming drier, colder in afternoon. Some heavy showers Tuesday night over Shetland, then bright spells and a few wintry showers,

Fri 23 Apr Orkney & Shetland

Fine and dry on Thursday, with sunny spells and patchy fair-weather cloud. Some showers possible for the extreme northeast, accompanied by breezy winds; these winds are also expected for the far southwest where gale force gusts could be seen around hills and exposed headlands. By the end of the week, high pressure is expected to dominate, meaning most places will be dry and bright, with some morning fog patches in places. After a dip in daytime temperatures at the start of the period, it will probably warm slightly by day, although overnight frosts remain probable in rural areas. These settled conditions are expected to persist for most places until the end of April, with the greatest potential for rain and stronger winds across the south and southwest.

Sat 24 Apr Orkney & Shetland

Fine and dry on Thursday, with sunny spells and patchy fair-weather cloud. Some showers possible for the extreme northeast, accompanied by breezy winds; these winds are also expected for the far southwest where gale force gusts could be seen around hills and exposed headlands. By the end of the week, high pressure is expected to dominate, meaning most places will be dry and bright, with some morning fog patches in places. After a dip in daytime temperatures at the start of the period, it will probably warm slightly by day, although overnight frosts remain probable in rural areas. These settled conditions are expected to persist for most places until the end of April, with the greatest potential for rain and stronger winds across the south and southwest.

Orkney (Orkney Islands) Weather Forecast

Today 18 Apr Orkney & Shetland

Tonight 18 Apr Orkney & Shetland

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Orkney (Orkney Islands) Temperature Statistics

April Temperature

Kirkwall (5.6 miles)

Lowest 9 February, 2021

Average 2021

Highest 30 March, 2021

Lowest 27 March, 2021

Average March

Highest 30 March, 2021

Lowest 5 April, 2021

Average April

Highest 16 April, 2021

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Kirkwall (5.6 miles)

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