Information from The Met Office.
Today 31 July :
A mostly cloudy day with a few passing showers. Orkney may see some longer spells of rain at first this morning. Light to moderate northwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Tonight:
Orkney will see clear periods and the odd light shower otherwise mainly dry. Shetland will be rather cloudy with occasional rain or drizzle, drier later. Minimum temperature 12 °C.
Friday 1 August :
Mainly dry with sunny intervals and the odd passing shower. Brisk northwesterly wind across Shetland. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Dry with sunny spells and light winds on Saturday. Cloud and rain spreading east on Sunday. Chance of wind and rain on Monday.
Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 31 Jul 2025
