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Orbost
Scotland, United Kingdom

Orbost

Orbost is a locality in Scotland, United Kingdom, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:08
57.40° N, 6.57° WElevation 31 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
Postal codeIV55
The year in Orbostweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec31October
October: high / low13° / 8°
Rain this month227mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Orbost at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

225 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

90 mm of rain

Warmest sea14°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 114 km

Weather in Orbost

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 28 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct14°11°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct13°5°5.3 mm
Sun1 Nov11°4°
Mon2 Nov13°5°
Tue3 Nov10°3°
Wed4 Nov11°4°
Thu5 Nov10°0°
Fri6 Nov10°2°
Sat7 Nov10°2°

When to go to Orbost

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151616244146545545311716
High8°8°9°11°14°16°17°17°15°13°10°9°
Low3°3°4°5°7°10°11°11°10°8°5°4°
Rain (mm)2251621761119098118146184227222198
Wet days242020171818222221222324
Sea9°8°8°8°10°12°13°14°13°13°11°10°

What's on in Orbost

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Orbost

All monuments

Nature around Orbost

Nature in United Kingdom

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Orbost

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Orbost

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Orbost

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

IV55

Places near Orbost

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Orbost?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Orbost.
What is the hottest month in Orbost?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Orbost?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Orbost?
January is the wettest month with about 225 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Orbost?
The sea is warmest in August at about 14°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.
What is the postal code of Orbost?
The postal code of Orbost is IV55.