Information from The Met Office.

Today 5 December :

The morning will begin with some bright spells interspersed with the occasional shower. The cloud will thicken and the southeast wind strengthen as showers become more frequent during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Tonight:

The evening will be cloudy with frequent showers. The showers will become les frequent and interspersed with the odd clear spell later. Windy. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Saturday 6 December :

Most of the day will stay cloudy with the occasional bright spell interspersed with scattered showers. The wind will begin to ease down later. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Unsettled conditions continue through this period with bands of heavy rain passing northeast Sunday and Tuesday afternoons. Bright spells and scattered showers Monday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Fri 5 Dec 2025

the Querstone lit up window display in Stromness with lots of lights

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