Information from The Met Office.
Today 25 August :
Orkney will be dry and bright with increasing amounts of sunshine. Low cloud and haar affecting Shetland at times, perhaps some patchy light rain at first. The southeast winds gradually freshening. Maximum temperature 21 °C.
Tonight:
Low cloud still expected over Shetland with sunny or clear spell across Orkney. Some showery outbreaks of rain could reach Orkney around dawn. Moderate or fresh southeast winds. Minimum temperature 12 °C.
Tuesday 26 August :
Rather cloudy with showery bursts of rain, although the low cloud should clear Shetland. Occasional brighter spells and the southeast winds moderate or fresh. Maximum temperature 19 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Bright spells and occasional showers, the showers perhaps more frequent over Shetland on Friday. Patchy low cloud and haar and winds mainly moderate from the southeast.
Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 25 Aug 2025
