Information from The Met Office.
Today 29 May :
A few bright or sunny spells at first, but generally a cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, with the odd heavier burst possible. Occasionally fresh southerly or southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Tonight:
Mostly cloudy with further outbreaks of mainly light rain, however Orkney becomes dry towards the end of the night and the cloud breaks up. Occasionally fresh westerly winds. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Saturday 30 May :
Early cloud and rain across Shetland soon clears, then a bright morning with some sunny spells. However the afternoon looks cloudier with rain, most persistent and occasionally heavy across Orkney. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Occasionally heavy, perhaps thundery, rain early Sunday but becoming drier and brighter. Rather cloudy Monday with patchy rain or showers then cloudy on Tuesday with occasional rain. Mainly light winds.
Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 29 May 2026
