Information from The Met Office.
Today 7 May:
Orkney will see the best of the conditions with a dry and occasionally sunny day in prospect with light winds. Shetland always cloudier with a chance of some light showers appearing, these more likely across northern areas. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Tonight:
Most staying dry, but a rather cloudy night, particularly across Shetland where some patchy light rain is expected. Light winds mainly west to southwest. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Thursday 8 May:
Cloudy start with the chance of some early showers across Shetland. However most dry with bright then sunny spells increasing through the day. Moderate southwest breezes developing for the afternoon. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Settled and dry with relatively light winds and good sunny spells developing. However a chance of cloudier, mistier conditions affecting Shetland at times, chiefly on Sunday.
Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Wed 7 May 2025
