Weather forecast for today
Orkney, United Kingdom

Weather forecast for today

Saturday, 31. May

Rain
4:07 am

10:09 pm
BST
Rain
15°C / 9°C
  • Wind: 25km/h SSE
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 83%
  • Precipitation: 9mm
  • UV index: 4
Today, on Saturday, 31st of May, rain showers will persist, making for a damp and cool day.
The chance of rainfall is high. However, precipitation will be light. The highest temperature will be a mild 15°C, while the lowest forecasted temperature is a brisk 9°C.
The highest temperature is predicted to be slightly warmer than the average May temperature of 12°C.
Sunrise was at 4:07 am and sunset will be at 10:09 pm; the daylight will last for 18h and 2min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
3:00 pm BST
Partly Cloudy
  • 14°C
  • Feels like: 12°C
  • Wind: 29km/h SE
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Dewpoint: 11°C
  • Pressure: 1005.42mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 14.48km
  • UV index: 4
In Orkney, currently, the weather is partly cloudy with occasional clear patches.
The temperature is a refreshing 14°C, the felt air temperature is slightly different, estimated at a cool 12°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's anticipated 15°C.

Weather radar - Orkney, United Kingdom

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in Orkney now?
The temperature at 3:00 pm BST in Orkney is 14°C.
What is the weather forecast for Orkney for today?
Today, in Orkney, rainfall will continue, making for a gray and wet day.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 9mm is predicted in Orkney. The chance of rainfall is high at 83%.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 15°C, while the lowest temperature will be 9°C.
Today, the highest temperature will be slightly warmer than the average maximum temperature in May. The lowest temperature will be also a few degrees higher than the average low of 5.6°C.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Saturday, in Orkney, sunrise was at 4:07 am and sunset will be at 10:09 pm (BST).
How many hours of daylight will Orkney have today?
In Orkney, the length of the day today will be 18h and 2min.

Hourly weather forecast

4 pm
  • 14°C
  • Feels like:
    12°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 27km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 1004mbar
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 14km
5 pm
  • 14°C
  • Feels like:
    11°C
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Wind: 27km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 1003mbar
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 9km
6 pm
  • 14°C
  • Feels like:
    12°C
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 23km/h S
  • Pressure: 1002mbar
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 84%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Visibility: 8km
7 pm
  • 12°C
  • Feels like:
    11°C
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 18km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1002mbar
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Visibility: 5km
8 pm
  • 12°C
  • Feels like:
    10°C
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 17km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1002mbar
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Visibility: 8km
9 pm
  • 11°C
  • Feels like:
    10°C
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Wind: 16km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1002mbar
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 47%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
10 pm
  • 11°C
  • Feels like:
    9°C
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 13km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1002mbar
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 15km
Sunset: 10:09 pm
11 pm
  • 10°C
  • Feels like:
    8°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1002mbar
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 14km
12 am
  • 10°C
  • Feels like:
    8°C
Clear
Clear
  • Wind: 16km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1002mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
1 am
  • 10°C
  • Feels like:
    7°C
Clear
Clear
  • Wind: 19km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1001mbar
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
During the late afternoon and into the evening, a combination of rainy, cloud-filled and bright weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is predicted from 5 pm to 9 pm. With moderate precipitation of 4mm, most rainfall is expected at 8 pm.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 14°C and the lowest temperature of 10°C. The warmest part of the day will be from 4 pm to 6 pm.
The temperature is expected to be moderately higher than the average peak in May, which is 12°C. The lowest temperature today is more alike with June's average minimum of 8.1°C than the average low in May of 5.6°C.
Updated: May 31, 2025 @ 14:00:32 UTC
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Orkney, United Kingdom

  • en: Orkney, United Kingdom
  • es: Orkney, Reino Unido
  • hr: Orkni, Velika Britanija i Severna Irska
  • sr: Orkni, Velika Britanija i Severna Irska
  • zh: 奥克尼, 英国
  • Latitude: 58.936601°
  • Longitude: -2.743876°
  • Elevation: 28 m
  • Current time: 3:00pm BST
  • Sunrise: 4:07 am BST
  • Sunset: 10:09 pm BST
  • Timezone: Europe/London
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