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
