Weather in October
Temperature
Orkney observes an average high-temperature of a cool 11.4°C (52.5°F) in October, barely different from 14.1°C (57.4°F) in September. Orkney registers an average low-temperature of 6.7°C (44.1°F) throughout October, a modest decrease from its daytime highs.Rainfall
The wettest months are October and November, with an average 126mm (4.96") of rainfall.Sea temperature
In Orkney, in October, the average water temperature is 12°C (53.6°F).Note: With an efficient thermal swimsuit, one can navigate 12°C (53.6°F) even if it's colder than 10°C (50°F); otherwise, rapid cold shock and breathlessness might set in. Barely wading at 13°C (55.4°F) feels chilly.
Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:43 pm BST. On the last day of October, in Orkney, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:21 pm GMT.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from BST to GMT. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from GMT to BST.
Sunshine
In Orkney, the average sunshine in October is 2.4h.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in October: 11.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (6.4°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 6.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.7°C).
Average rainfall in October
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in October: 126mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (48mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in October: 19.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.6 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in October: 12°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.1°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in October: 2h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).
Orkney, United Kingdom
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