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48°
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61°
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57°
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57°
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More sun than clouds
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47°
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Plenty of sunshine
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Cloudy with a few showers
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Rain and drizzle in the p.m.
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Rain and drizzle in the p.m.
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A little rain in the morning
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Showers around in the p.m.
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Rain tapering off
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Clouds, showers
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Sunny spells
58°
48°

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May Weather in Orkney

Orkney's May 2026 forecast shows daily high temperatures ranging from 57° to 60°, with overnight lows between 47° and 51°. The average high for May is 59° with an average low of 49°. AccuWeather's monthly forecast extends further ahead than any other source, with day-by-day RealFeel® Temperatures giving a complete picture of how May weather will actually feel in Orkney. See also: June | July | August.

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