Orkney Weather in October
What's the weather like in Orkney (North-West) in October 2024?
The climate in Orkney during October can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
October is in the spring in Orkney and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27.4°C 81.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.1°C 53.7°F |
| Average temperature | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 53 mm 2.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 20.3°C 68.6°F |
| Humidity | 50% |
| Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Orkney with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Orkney
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Orkney in October 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in October
Orkney weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 18.4°C 65.1°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 106mm 4.2ins |
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