Information from The Met Office.

Today 7 May :

Shetland will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain, more persistent in the morning. Orkney rather cloudy with some brighter spells, but also a few showers. Fresh to strong southerly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:

A mainly cloudy evening and night with further outbreaks of rain at times. Fresh to strong southerly winds. A milder night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Friday 8 May :

A mixture of bright or sunny intervals and occasional showers. Moderate to fresh southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Sunshine and scattered showers on Saturday. Risk of rain on Sunday then drier and brighter on Monday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 7 May 2026