Lothian Weather Forecast
Lothian weather: 51°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Lothian
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 49° | 21% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 52° | 29% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 53° | 27% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 49° | 51% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 46° | 51% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 44° | 41% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 49° | 76% · 0,3 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 53° / 48° | 55% | 19 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 44° | 45% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 41° | 47% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 51° | 49% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 51° | 46% · 0,7 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 49° | 46% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 45° | 29% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 57°F against a October normal of 55°F - right on average.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 33% of a normal October week (0,4 in against 1,1 in).
What this means for Lothian
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 59°F is 3.4°F above the 55°F typical for this month.
A 21% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 54°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lothian?
Lothian is a county in Scotland. Its coordinates are 55.9533, -3.1883. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Lothian right now?
It is currently 51°F (11°C) with clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lothian?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Lothian, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lothian in?
Lothian observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 5:01 AM.
How many people live in Lothian?
Lothian has a population of approximately 900.000.
What is the nearest airport to Lothian?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 214 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Lothian?
Popular options include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Lake District National Park, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye and Snowdonia National Park.
What places are in Lothian?
Lothian covers 1 places in this atlas, including Edinburgh.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 3, 2026 at 5:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
