Orkney (Orkney Islands) Weather Forecast

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    Light rain

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    Light rain

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    Cloudy

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    Cloudy

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    Cloudy

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    Partly cloudy

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    Partly cloudy

Today 20 May Orkney & Shetland

Mainly dry and cloudy across Shetland with just the odd shower. A few bright spells and showers across Orkney, showers may become heavy later this afternoon. Strong southeasterly winds easing by the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Tonight 20 May Orkney & Shetland

Rather cloudy this evening with showers, possibly heavy at first across Orkney. Then becoming drier in the early hours with a few cloud breaks. Light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

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Orkney (Orkney Islands) Temperature Statistics

May Temperature

Kirkwall (9km)

  • Lowest 6 May, 2026

    1 °C

  • Average May

    7.7 °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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