Information from The Met Office.

Today 3 April :

The morning will begin cloudy with persistent rain. This rain will turn to the occasional shower over Shetland by midday and over Orkney by mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 6 °C.

Tonight:

Clear spells will increase form the evening but these will be interspersed with showers, these becoming more frequent towards the morning. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

Saturday 4 April :

Bright spells and scattered showers at first. The showers clear from the south as cloud spreads north during the morning. Gales and rain will follow over Orkney by the evening. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Heavy rain, hill snow and severe gales clear Sunday morning, leaving a few afternoon showers. Mostly dry but cloudy Monday and Tuesday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 3 Apr 2026