County in Scotland

Lothian Weather Forecast

Lothian weather: 54°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 54°F now🕔 12:34 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 900.000

7-day forecast for Lothian

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Oct 28🌦️ Light drizzle56° / 49°90% · 0,0 in16 mph1
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast58° / 49°0%9 mph1
Fri, Oct 30☁️ Overcast56° / 46°4%9 mph2
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light drizzle54° / 51°21% · 0,1 in6 mph1
Sun, Nov 1🌥️ Fog51° / 43°10%4 mph2
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast47° / 38°7%5 mph2
Tue, Nov 3🌥️ Fog45° / 39°2%8 mph2

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

🌦️ 54° / 51°

Light drizzle · 21% rain · wind 6 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌥️ 51° / 43°

Fog · 10% rain · wind 4 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing6.7
Outdoors6.1
Beach day2.3
Swimming0.6
Hiking7.1
Running7.1
Cycling6.9
Camping5.8
Fishing8.9
Photography4.9
Stargazing3.7
Family time6.1
Driving6.2
Flying out6

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
  • 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 72% and wind is 11 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+00:00). The local time is 12:34 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 29, 2026 at 12:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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