Lothian Weather Forecast
Lothian weather: 54°F, overcast. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 51° | 69% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 52° | 2% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 52° | 24% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 54° | 4% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 55° | 22% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 65° / 58° | 50% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 60° | 78% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 54° | 73% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 56° | 61% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 52° | 60% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 55° | 53% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 56° | 59% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 54° | 55% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 56° | 47% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 65°F against a August normal of 66°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,5 in against a typical 0,5 in).
What this means for Lothian
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 61°F is 5.4°F below the 66°F typical for this month.
A 69% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 53°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 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 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lothian?
June, July and August 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 10:48 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 August 21, 2026 at 10:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
