Information from The Met Office.

Today 9 August :

A much brighter day with some sunny intervals. There will also be a few light passing showers. Fresh to strong southwesterly winds veering westerly later. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Tonight:

Rather cloudy in Shetland this evening and overnight, with scattered showers. Orkney will be drier, with clear spells and just the odd passing shower. Fresh to strong winds. Minimum temperature 9 °C.

Monday 10 August :

A bright and breezy day with sunny intervals and a few passing light showers. Winds easing later. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

A breezy period with variable amounts of cloud and a few showery outbreaks of rain.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Sun 9 Aug 2026

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