Edinburgh Weather Forecast
Edinburgh weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Edinburgh is a city in Lothian. Edinburgh is known for Castle, Royal Mile and the Fringe. It has a population of about 510.000.
Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Edinburgh with overcast. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 54°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Edinburgh 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 67°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 Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, 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 5.9°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 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.
Weather in Edinburgh right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:22 AM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Edinburgh
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 54° | 6% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Rain | 64° / 54° | 85% · 0,4 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 49° | 68% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 52° | 14% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 57° | 12% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 49° | 23% · 0,4 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 46° | 33% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 52° / 42° | 30% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 43° | 53% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 46° | 25% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 42° | 33% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 44° | 37% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light rain | 50° / 43° | 43% · 0,8 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 52° / 47° | — · 0,8 in | 27 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Edinburgh month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 35° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 38° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 39° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 41° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 47° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 51° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 66° | 55° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 55° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 51° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 55° | 47° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 49° | 40° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 40° | 4,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Edinburgh
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Air quality and pollen in Edinburgh
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Edinburgh
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.
Weather by attraction in Edinburgh
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in Edinburgh
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Weather by district in Edinburgh
1 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas
Explore 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 Europe.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Edinburgh, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December 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 7:22 AM.
How many people live in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has a population of approximately 510.000.
What is the nearest airport to Edinburgh?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 214 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Edinburgh?
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 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 1, 2026 at 7:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
