Information from The Met Office.

Today 29 July :

Bright spells and a scattering of showers, the best of the sunshine across Orkney during the morning. Moderate to fresh southwest winds, occasionally strong at first across Shetland. Maximum temperature 17 °C.

Tonight:

Cloudy or bright during this evening and overnight with occasional clear spells. Mainly dry, although the odd shower is possible. Winds turning into the west, light to moderate. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Thursday 30 July :

Bright with sunny spells and a scattering of showers across Shetland. The showers could becoming heavy and perhaps thundery across Orkney. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Bright spells and showers on Friday and over the weekend. The showers occasionally heavy. Mainly light to moderate west or southwest winds.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Wed 29 Jul 2026