Information from The Met Office. Image credit Christie Grahame.

Today 29 April :

A dry day. There will be variable amounts of cloud throughout the day along with some bright or sunny spells. Light south or southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Tonight:

This evening will be dry. Then the rest of the night will be dry with clear periods and the chance of some misty low cloud. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Thursday 30 April :

A dry day with some sunshine although with the chance of some patchy low cloud. Quite warm across Orkney. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Dry and bright on Friday. Cloudier over the weekend with a chance of showers, especially on Saturday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Wed 29 Apr 2026