Weather Forecast For Orkney and Shetland

Windy, outbreaks of rain heavy at times Friday.
This Evening and Tonight:
There will be clear spells and occasional showers during this evening and through the night. Strong south or southwest winds and milder than of late. Minimum Temperature 6C.
Friday:
Some early brightness possible, but mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain, the rain heavy at times. Southeasterly gales, perhaps severe at times with gusts to around 60mph. Maximum Temperature 10C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Mainly dry and bright on Saturday, although the odd shower possible. More wet and windy weather on Sunday, gales or severe gales, then bright with occasional showers on Monday.
UK Outlook for Tuesday 25 Feb 2025 to Thursday 6 Mar 2025:
Conditions through this period are somewhat uncertain, and the detail especially so, but it is more likely than not that a mainly westerly regime will dominate the UK's weather. It is therefore likely that further spells of mild, wet and windy weather affect the UK at times, interspersed with colder, showery conditions with a risk of some snow in the north, mainly over higher ground. However, there is also a chance that drier, more settled conditions develop at times, especially towards the south or southeast of the UK. Temperatures are likely to be close to or a little above average overall, although with a risk of overnight frost in between frontal systems or in association with any drier spells.

Wednesday's Regional Extremes

Highest Max Temp: Baltasound 7.0°C
Lowest Max Temp: Kirkwall 6.4°C
Lowest Min Temp: Baltasound 3.7°C
Highest Rainfall: Fair Isle 0.2 mm
Highest Sunshine: Lerwick 1.6 hours


Counties in Orkney and Shetland