Information from The Met Office.
Today 16 January :
Dry and bright with good spells of sunshine for Orkney throughout. Cloudier but still mostly dry for Shetland, though the odd shower is possible. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
Tonight:
It will stay largely dry with clear spells and light winds through the evening and overnight. Chance of the odd shower for Shetland overnight. Minimum temperature 3 °C.
Saturday 17 January :
A mostly dry morning with some bright or sunny spells, chance of the odd shower for Shetland. Turning cloudier through the afternoon with a few showers, but still some brightness. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Often dry with bright spells and variable amounts of cloud. Some showers around, chance of these becoming quite persistent at times.
Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Fri 16 Jan 2026
