Orkney Weather in October
What's the weather like in Orkney (Scotland) in October 2024?
The climate in Orkney during October can be summarized as cool and damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Orkney 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.
| 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 Orkney 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 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
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Orkney weather stats
| 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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