Information from The Met Office.
Today 1 December :
The morning will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Bright or sunny spells will increase as dry conditions spread northeast with Orkney seeing a mostly dry afternoon. Strong winds at first become light through the morning. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Tonight:
It will stay dry with clear spells through the evening. Becoming cloudy overnight with showery rain spreading north. Light winds. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Tuesday 2 December :
It will be cloudy with showery rain at first. This will clear Orkney through the morning, and Shetland in the afternoon, allowing bright or sunny spells to develop. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
There will be variable amounts of cloud and bright spells from Wednesday through to Friday as bands of rain and showers pass northeast over the Isles. Windy at times.
Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Mon 1 Dec 2025
