Information from The Met Office. Image credit Rosie Hopkins.

Today 5 May:

A mostly dry day with a fair amount of cloud, breaking at times to give some sunshine. Chance of a brief shower across Shetland this afternoon. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Tonight:

Rather cloudy with Orkney staying dry. Thicker cloud over Shetland will produce the odd patch of light rain. Light winds. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Tuesday 6 May:

Any light rain over Shetland at first soon clearing. Then a dry day over the Isles and becoming brighter with sunny spells developing. Light winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Mostly dry, settled weather will continue for rest of the week. Often rather cloudy but some sunshine at times too. Light winds.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 5 May 2025