Information from The Met Office.

Today 5 August :

It will remain cloudy throughout the day with outbreaks of occasionally heavy rain and fresh northeast to northerly winds. Winds easing for a time over Orkney with some haar developing. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Tonight:

A cloudy evening with outbreaks of heavy rain. It will remain cloudy overnight but the rain will slowly ease off. Strong northerly winds. Minimum temperature 9 °C.

Thursday 6 August :

A day of bright spells and scattered showers. Strong north or northwesterly winds will ease. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

It will be an unsettled period with showers or longer spells of rain. Breezy at times too.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Wed 5 Aug 2026