Information from The Met Office.

Today 12 October :

The chance of some early brighter spells, particularly across Shetland, but cloud soon thickening from the southwest to bring some patchy rain to Orkney by mid-morning, which extends to Shetland from around noon. Winds southerly increasing strong for the afternoon. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Tonight:

Patchy rain turning heavy at times overnight, before clearing to only a few light showers for Orkney, possible Shetland, towards dawn, as southerly gales veer to a strong southwesterly. Minimum temperature 11 °C.

Tuesday 13 October :

Any persistent rain across Shetland soon clearing. Otherwise a mix of scattered showers and brighter spells during morning. Outbreaks building for afternoon, bringing the risk of thunderstorms. Brisk southwest winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Wednesday very windy with rain, which turns heavy at times. A mix of brighter spells and scattered showers for Thursday and Friday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 12 Oct 2026