Weather Forecast 17 January : Mainly dry, bright spells. Cloudy, showery rain Orkney later.

Information from The Met Office. Today 17 January : There is the chance of an occasional shower over Shetland otherwise much of the day will be dry with bright spells. Cloud and outbreaks of showery rain will spread over Orkney from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 8 °C. Tonight: Dry at first over Shetland otherwise cloudy with continuing…

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January 17, 2026

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January, Met Office

Information from The Met Office.

Today 17 January :

There is the chance of an occasional shower over Shetland otherwise much of the day will be dry with bright spells. Cloud and outbreaks of showery rain will spread over Orkney from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Tonight:

Dry at first over Shetland otherwise cloudy with continuing showery rain for much of the night. Clear spells will increase as the rain clears Orkney towards the morning. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Sunday 18 January :

Orkney will stay dry and bright as cloud and rain lingers over Shetland through the day. This cloud and rain will push west over Orkney from the evening. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Bands of rain and showers will push northeast through this period. These bands will be interspersed with occasional spells of drier and brighter conditions.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Sat 17 Jan 2026