Kirkwall Weather in October

What's the weather like in Kirkwall (Scotland) in October 2024?

The climate in Kirkwall during October can be summarized as cool and damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kirkwall and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Kirkwall weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.5°C 52.7°F
Nightly temperature 6.7°C 44.1°F
Average temperature 9.1°C 48.4°F
Daily sunshine 2.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 111 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 23 days
Sea temperature 11.6°C 52.9°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 25.2kph 16 mph

On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kirkwall with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Kirkwall

Kirkwall average temperature in October

October rainfall

Kirkwall average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Kirkwall average rain in October

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 Kirkwall in October 2024.

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Kirkwall weather stats

Kirkwall weather statistics
Hottest month: August 15.3°C 59.5°F
Driest month: May 49mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: April 5hrs
Coldest month: February 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: November 119mm 4.7ins
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