Information from The Met Office.

Today 17 April :

Cloudy with occasional rain or drizzle, this turning more persistent for a time in the afternoon for Shetland. Drier across Orkney later. Fresh to strong southerly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:

A mainly dry start to the evening once rain clears Shetland. Later in the night outbreaks of rain will spread into Orkney then Shetland. Fresh southerly winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Saturday 18 April :

A rather cloudy morning with scattered showers. Turning brighter through the afternoon with some sunnier spells developing and showers becoming fewer. Fresh to strong winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Cloud and rain or showers on Sunday. Turning drier with some sunnier spells on Monday and Tuesday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 17 Apr 2026