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
