Information from The Met Office.

Today 27 May :

It will be a dry day with variable amounts of cloud. There will be some bright or sunny spells through the day. Light west to northwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Tonight:

This evening will be dry with some sunshine. Then the rest of the night will be dry with variable amounts of cloud and clear spells. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Thursday 28 May :

Dry with some sunshine, perhaps some low cloud around the Shetland coast. Quite warm across western parts of Orkney. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Cloudy on Friday with the odd shower. Outbreaks of rain spreading east during Saturday and Sunday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Wed 27 May 2026