Information from The Met Office.

Today 19 September :

A cloudy start for Shetland with outbreaks of rain but these clearing northeast late in the morning. Otherwise, a largely dry day with long sunny spells. Light winds at first then fresh or strong from the southwest. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Tonight:

A dry and sunny start to the evening but turning cloudy over Shetland with some showers, heavy at times. Dry with clear spells overnight for Orkney then showers later. Breezy. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Saturday 20 September :

A cloudy start with showery rain then turning brighter with a few passing showers. A cool day with a fresh northerly breeze. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Bright spells and showers on Sunday and Monday and feeling cool with a brisk north or northwest breeze. Mainly dry with sunny spells and light winds on Tuesday.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 19 Sep 2025