Information from The Met Office.
Today 7 November :
Mist and low cloud will continue to affect Shetland and eastern Orkney at times through the day with a little rain or drizzle possible. The best of any brighter conditions with sunny spells expected across western Orkney. Light southerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Tonight:
Patchy mist and low cloud affect Orkney and Shetland at times through the evening and overnight. However some clearer spells expected, more especially across western Orkney and northern Shetland. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Saturday 8 November :
Still some low cloud and mist affecting Shetland through the day, but Orkney, after a rather cloudy start becomes brighter with some sunny spells developing. Mainly light southeasterly breeze. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Mainly dry Sunday with sunny spells then evening rain. Sunny spells and a few showers Monday, then a bright start Tuesday but increasing cloud brings a risk of afternoon rain.
Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Fri 7 Nov 2025
