Edinburgh Weather Forecast
Edinburgh weather: 59°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Edinburgh?
Yes - rain is likely in Edinburgh today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,7 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue and Wed.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,7 in against a typical 1,1 in).
16-day forecast for Edinburgh
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 60° / 46° | 100% · 0,3 in | 23 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 47° | 92% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 49° | 2% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 51° | 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° / 40° | 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 | 52° / 43° | 27% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 49° / 42° | 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 | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Edinburgh
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is 5°F above the 55°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Gusts to 48 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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 54°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 48 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 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 59°F (15°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 85% and wind is 16 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+00:00). The local time is 6:24 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 27, 2026 at 6:24 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
