Information from The Met Office.

Today 27 January :

Shetland will stay mostly dry with the occasional bright spell while Orkney continues cloudy with rain at times. The southeast wind will strengthen through the day. Maximum temperature 3 °C.

Tonight:

A dry evening for Shetland otherwise the night will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. The rain will become persistent and heavy at times over Orkney later. Windy. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Wednesday 28 January :

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, some heavy. The rain will be patchy and lighter away from southern Shetland. Breezy. Maximum temperature 3 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Rain will clear to scattered showers Thursday, these becoming frequent and wintry Friday. frequent showers continue Saturday. Windy.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Tue 27 Jan 2026