Information from The Met Office.

Today 27 April:

Dry at first Shetland, outbreaks rain Orkney soon spread northeast before rain becomes patchy for a time from midday. Persistent and heavy rain follows from the west from late afternoon. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Tonight:

Skies remain overcast as persistent and at times heavy rain continues from the evening before turning light and patchy from midnight. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Monday 28 April:

Early rain will soon clear to leave much of the day dry before further rain pushes north to Orkney from late afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Outbreaks of rain Shetland Tuesday morning otherwise dry with bright spells Tuesday and Wednesday. Patchy rain Wednesday night will be followed by showers Thursday morning.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Sun 27 Apr 2025

Broad Street Kirkwall from the Kirk Green with a line of shops and parked cars. the trees of the Kirk Green

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