Information from The Met Office.

Today 21 April :

Shetland will have a dry and mostly cloudy day after some early brightness. Dry across Orkney with some morning sunshine, but clouding over this afternoon. Light northeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:

This evening will be dry although fairly cloudy. Then the rest of the night will remain dry but with a good deal of cloud at times. Light northeasterly winds. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Wednesday 22 April :

Staying dry with cloud thinning to allow some bright or sunny intervals by afternoon. Light winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Little change. Remaining dry with variable amounts of cloud and some sunny periods. Light winds.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 21 Apr 2026