Edinburgh Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Edinburgh: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Edinburgh month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 6° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrúar | 8° | 4° | 63 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 10° | 4° | 68 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 12° | 5° | 72 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 16° | 9° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 18° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 19° | 13° | 84 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 19° | 13° | 72 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 16° | 10° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 13° | 8° | 123 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 9° | 5° | 99 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 8° | 4° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Edinburgh
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Edinburgh compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Edinburgh.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Glasgow | 67 km | 10°C | about the same | 1247 mm |
| Glasgow | 67 km | 10°C | about the same | 1247 mm |
| Northumberland | 108 km | 9°C | 1°C cooler | 957 mm |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 147 km | 10°C | about the same | 876 mm |
| Cumbria | 155 km | 8°C | 2°C cooler | 1394 mm |
Loftslag by attraction in Edinburgh
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by unesco world heritage site in Edinburgh
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by district in Edinburgh
1 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Edinburgh
Go in júní, júlí, ágúst and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, nóvember and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Edinburgh
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 14°C is in line með the 13°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, nóvember and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Edinburgh is a city in Lothian. Edinburgh is known for Castle, Royal Mile and the fös.nge. Íbúafjöldinn er um 510.000.
Núna er hitinn 14°C (56°F) in Edinburgh með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera 11°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 10°C til 14°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Edinburgh is júní, júlí, ágúst and september. Loftslagið er temperate. janúar, nóvember and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. ágúst is the warmest month með average highs near 19°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near 2°C.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 344 km away. Nearby highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Lake District National Park and Loch Ness.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 14°C is in line með the 13°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 3 PM til 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Edinburgh today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is a city in Lothian. Its coordinates are 55.9533, -3.1883. It lies in Evrópa.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh núna?
It is currently 14°C (56°F) með skýjað. Raki is 62% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Edinburgh?
júní, júlí, ágúst and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Edinburgh, which has a temperate climate. janúar, nóvember and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 2:48 PM.
How many people live in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has a population of approximately 510.000.
What is the nearest airport til Edinburgh?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 344 km away.
What are the top things til do in Edinburgh?
Popular options include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Lake District National Park, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye and Snjórdonia National Park.
What places are in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh covers 3 places in this atlas, including Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Old Town.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated október 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
