Information from The Met Office.

Today 18 January :

A cloudy day over Shetland with showers throughout the day. A few showers possible for Orkney but a mostly dry day with some sunny spells. Light southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Tonight:

Cloudy with rain over Shetland, perhaps heavy in the evening but turning light and patchy overnight. Orkney staying largely dry with clear spells. Light southerly winds. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Monday 19 January :

Remaining mostly cloudy for Shetland with some bright intervals and light outbreaks of rain. A dry day for Orkney with long periods of sunshine. Light southerly winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

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

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Sun 18 Jan 2026