Information from The Met Office.

Today 19 August :

Orkney may have a cloudy and damp start but brightening up through the morning. Otherwise often cloudy with some scattered showers, although these will be more frequent for Shetland. A cool day with fresh north or northeasterly winds, Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Tonight:

Showers continuing through the evening in fresh northeasterly winds, a few clear spells developing during the night but feeling chilly. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Thursday 20 August :

A breezy day with blustery showers, perhaps turning into longer spells of rain, becoming brighter and drier later. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Remaining on the cool side but a lot of bright weather for the weekend with occasional showers, perhaps cloudier on Sunday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Wed 19 Aug 2026