Information from The Met Office.

Today 8 April :

A mainly cloudy day with the chance of a light shower. A few bright or sunny spells may break through this afternoon. Fresh southeasterly winds at first across Shetland soon easing. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:

Dry this evening. Thickening cloud will bring a few outbreaks of rain during the early hours, this turning persistent across Orkney later. Freshening southeasterly winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Thursday 9 April :

Rain spreading east during the morning, clearing Orkney by late morning and Shetland mid-afternoon. Brighter weather following on behind. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Early showers on Friday otherwise dry and sunny. Windy with rain spreading northeast on Saturday, Orkney drying up later. Breezy with a few showers on Sunday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Wed 8 Apr 2026