Lothian Weather Forecast
Lothian weather: 48°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Lothian?
Yes - rain is likely in Lothian 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 Sun, Mon, 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 Lothian
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Rain | 51° / 45° | 100% · 0,3 in | 29 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 60° / 45° | 96% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 47° | 93% · 0,1 in | 25 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 47° | 61% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 49° | 8% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 51° | 30% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 43° | 20% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 44° | 18% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 39° | 11% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 39° | 24% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 43° | 25% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 46° | 22% | 14 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 48° | 22% | 20 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 49° | — | 20 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Lothian
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 51°F is 4.7°F below the 55°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Gusts to 60 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 packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 60 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 48°F (9°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 75% and wind is 25 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 2:03 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - 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 25, 2026 at 2:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
