Old Town Weather Forecast
Old Town weather: 60°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Old Town is a district in Edinburgh. Old Town is a district known for the Royal Mile and closes.
Right now it is 60°F (15°C) in Old Town with light drizzle. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 45°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Old Town 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 214 mi away. Nearby highlights include Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Lake District National Park and Loch Ness.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is 4.9°F above the 55°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Old Town today at 8.1/10. Gusts to 49 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Old Town right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:34 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Old Town
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 45° | 100% · 0,2 in | 23 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 55° / 47° | 92% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 50° | 2% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 50° | 32% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 50° | 39% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 43° | 14% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 40° | 2% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 50° / 39° | 2% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 45° | 4% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 42° | 10% | 9 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 42° | 21% | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 42° | 27% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 49° / 41° | 29% · 0,3 in | 22 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 40° | 29% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Old Town 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).
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Air quality and pollen in Old Town
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 Old Town
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 Old Town?
Old Town is a district in Edinburgh. Its coordinates are 55.9486, -3.191. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Old Town right now?
It is currently 60°F (15°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 82% and wind is 20 mph.
When is the best time to visit Old Town?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Old Town, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Old Town in?
Old Town observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 3:34 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Old Town?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 214 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Old Town?
Popular options include Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, 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 (districts) - 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 27, 2026 at 3:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
