Information from The Met Office.

Today 4 May :

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain in the morning, falling a sleet over Shetland. Drier by the afternoon with bright or sunny spells. Feeling cold with winds turning northerly Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Tonight:

A cloudy evening for Orkney with some rain but brighter over Shetland. Clear spells and showers overnight, these falling as sleet or hail at times. Strengthening northwesterly winds. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Tuesday 5 May :

A mixture of sunshine and blustery showers, heavy and wintry at times. Feeling unseasonably cold with a fresh northwesterly breeze. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

A touch of frost early Wednesday then mainly dry and bright, but showers arriving later. Rain or showers Thursday and Friday. Feeling rather cool for the time of year.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 4 May 2026