Edinburgh Castle Weather Forecast
Edinburgh Castle weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Edinburgh Castle is a tourist attraction in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is a landmark known for a fortress on volcanic rock.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Edinburgh Castle with overcast. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 54°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Edinburgh Castle 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 213 mi away. Nearby highlights include Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Lake District National Park, Loch Ness and Isle of Skye.
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 Edinburgh Castle 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 Castle right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:45 AM, Oct 2 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Edinburgh Castle
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 | 63° / 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 | 57° / 43° | 53% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 45° | 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 | 52° / 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 | 51° / 47° | — · 0,8 in | 27 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Edinburgh Castle 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 | 53° | 41° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 47° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 63° | 51° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 66° | 54° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 66° | 54° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 60° | 50° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 55° | 47° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 48° | 40° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 39° | 4,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Edinburgh Castle
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Air quality and pollen in Edinburgh Castle
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 Castle
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Edinburgh Castle?
Edinburgh Castle is a tourist attraction in Edinburgh. Its coordinates are 55.9486, -3.1999. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh Castle right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 78% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh Castle?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Edinburgh Castle, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Edinburgh Castle in?
Edinburgh Castle observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:45 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Edinburgh Castle?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 213 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Edinburgh Castle?
Popular options include Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, 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 (attractions) - 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 2, 2026 at 1:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
