Information from The Met Office.
Today 4 December:
Bright or sunny intervals and occasional showers, some of which will be on the heavy side. There will be a moderate to fresh southeasterly breeze. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Tonight:
Clear intervals and occasional showers, some quite heavy especially later in the night across Orkney. Fresh southeasterly winds will continue. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Friday 5 December :
Heavy showers clearing Orkney where the rest of the day will be mainly dry with some sunshine. Occasional showers continuing over Shetland. Moderate to fresh southeasterly wind. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
There will be variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny intervals along with some showers. Fresh east or southeasterly winds.
Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Thu 4 Dec 2025
