Information from The Met Office.

Today 28 May :

Dry throughout the day. There will be some low cloud around, this may become persistent across Shetland. Otherwise some sunny spells, best of the sunshine across western Orkney. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Tonight:

This evening will be dry. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry and often cloudy, a few showers possible across Orkney later. Minimum temperature 11 °C.

Friday 29 May :

A mainly cloudy day with occasional showers, some misty low cloud across Shetland. Becoming breezy across Orkney. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Dry start Saturday before outbreaks of rain spread east in the afternoon and evening. Showery rain on Sunday before it turns drier on Monday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 28 May 2026