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Very windy; rain
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Rain and drizzle in the p.m.
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Very windy; rain and drizzle
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A couple of morning showers
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Clouds and sun
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Cloudy
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Decreasing clouds and windy
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October Weather in Kirkwall

Kirkwall's October 2026 forecast shows daily high temperatures ranging from 51° to 54°, with overnight lows between 44° and 50°. The average high for October is 53° with an average low of 47°. AccuWeather's monthly forecast extends further ahead than any other source, with day-by-day RealFeel® Temperatures giving a complete picture of how October weather will actually feel in Kirkwall. See also: November | December | January.

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