Information from The Met Office.

Today 19 May :

Orkney will be cloudy with rain at times, although turning drier through the afternoon. Dry across Shetland this morning before occasional rain spreads north this afternoon. Fresh to strong southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

A cloudy evening and night to come with spells of rain and drizzle. Some misty low cloud developing. Fresh to strong southeasterly winds easing later. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Wednesday 20 May:

Cloudy with some showery rain at times, but some drier interludes too. Chance of haar across Shetland. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Mainly dry on Thursday, a few light afternoon showers spreading north. Rain at times on Friday, drier later. Dry on Saturday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 19 May 2026