Information from The Met Office.

Today 19 October :

A dry start with some brightness before rain spreads north into Orkney through late morning, persisting throughout the day. Staying mostly dry for Shetland until evening. Strengthening south to southeast winds, coastal gales for Orkney. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

Cloudy with rain over Orkney, soon spreading north to Shetland, and persisting through the night, heavy at times. Strong southeast winds. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Monday 20 October :

Cloud and rain lingering across Shetland through Monday, drier interludes possible for Orkney later. Strong southeast winds gradually ease. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Staying unsettled and rather cloudy with scattered showers and occasionally strong winds Tuesday to Thursday .

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Sun 19 Oct 2025