Temperatures in October
It's cool in October in Kirkwall with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kirkwall in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Kirkwall with cool temperatures, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Go for a warm coat, jumper or cardigan, and long trousers.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 12°C, with nights close to 9°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Go for a warm coat, jumper or cardigan, and long trousers.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Kirkwall will be around 12°C, with nights close to 9°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Go for a warm coat, jumper or cardigan, and long trousers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Kirkwall is 14°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 106 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance this month is 64% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Kirkwall. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kirkwall in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
12°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
13°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
11°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
106 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
20 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Kirkwall. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Kirkwall in October
With 16°C, Kirkwall hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 13°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Kirkwall
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Kirkwall, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Kirkwall
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Kirkwall, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 20 days of rain in Kirkwall.
Daily UV Index in October in Kirkwall
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Kirkwall, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Kirkwall Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Kirkwall, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Kirkwall Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Kirkwall, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Kirkwall
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Kirkwall. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Kirkwall by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kirkwall. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
