Information from The Met Office.
Today 20 October :
There will be variable cloud and a few bright or sunny intervals. There will be a few light showers but most of the time it will be dry. Strong southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Tonight:
It will be mostly cloudy with occasional showers and one or two clear intervals. The strong southeasterly winds will persist. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
Wednesday 21 October :
A cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, these showery over Shetland with some drier spells but becoming more persistent over Orkney. Winds easing slightly. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Brighter on Thursday with sunshine and a few showers, though rain may return to Shetland for a time. Bright with scattered showers Friday and Saturday, chance of rain Friday night.
Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 20 Oct 2026
