Information from The Met Office.

Today 22 October :

Cloudy in the morning with rain, heavy and persistent at times especially for Shetland. Rain begins to clear north in the afternoon but may linger for Shetland for much of the day. Windy at times too. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:

Winds easing and any lingering rain clearing away from Shetland, otherwise a few clearer spells but still a risk of showers overnight. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Friday 23 October :

A mostly dry but cloudy start, a few showers may develop and more outbreaks of rain moving north over Orkney in the afternoon, reaching Shetland later. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Unsettled over the weekend, shortlived brightness on Saturday morning before a stormy spell with heavy rain at times and gales expected. Perhaps a brighter day on Monday with lighter winds.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 22 Oct 2026