Old Town Travel Guide
Old Town travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
Summary
Old Town is a district in Edinburgh. Old Town is a district known for the Royal Mile and closes.
Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Old Town with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 54°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Old Town is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 214 mi away. Nearby highlights include Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Lake District National Park and Loch Ness.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 5.8°F above the 55°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Old Town today at 9.6/10. 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.
Map of Old Town
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 55°56′55″N 3°11′27.6″W (55.9486, -3.191)
Weather in Old Town right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:18 PM, Oct 1 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 58° / 49°
Overcast · 68% rain · wind 12 mph
☁️ 61° / 52°
Overcast · 14% rain · wind 13 mph
Quick facts about Old Town
| Type | District |
|---|---|
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 55°56′55″N 3°11′27.6″W (55.9486, -3.191) |
| Known for | the Royal Mile and closes |
| Local time | 1:18 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Temperate |
Things to do in Old Town
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Old Town.
Best time to visit Old Town
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Old Town
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Airport | DUB | 214 mi | Dublin |
Explore Old Town
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Old Town?
Old Town is a district in Edinburgh. Its coordinates are 55.9486, -3.191. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Old Town right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Old Town?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Old Town, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Old Town in?
Old Town observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:18 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Old Town?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 214 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Old Town?
Popular options include Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Lake District National Park, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye and Snowdonia National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 October 1, 2026 at 1:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
