Information from the Met Office.

Today 16 March :

Rather cloudy with a few heavy showery outbreaks of rain for Shetland, but turning drier through the afternoon. Mostly dry for Orkney with some sunny spells. Strong southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Tonight:

Dry at first for Shetland, but cloud and rain spreading north this evening. Then turning drier for Orkney in the early hours. Fresh to strong or southwesterly winds. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Tuesday 17 March :

A dry morning with some bright or hazy sunny spells. Cloudier in the afternoon with outbreaks of rain. Mild but with strong to gale force southerly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Largely dry on Wednesday with some sunshine and easing winds. Sunny spells and the odd shower possible on Wednesday. Dry and bright on Friday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Mon 16 Mar 2026