Orkney weather
At 1:45 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 20°C (68°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Orkney sits 1309 m (4,295 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Orkney, North West, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 52%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
About Orkney weather
Is it raining in Orkney right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 20° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Orkney this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–33° and lows of 15–18°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Orkney lately?
In the past 7 days, Orkney had 2 rainy days and 6.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Orkney?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.