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Current Weather and Forecast in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

United Kingdom 🇬🇧 · Local time 04:18
53°
Overcast Feels like 49° · High 58° / Low 47°
Wind
7 mph
Humidity
74%
UV index
0 Low
Updated just now

Edinburgh hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 58°F (15°C) is about 3°F (2°C) above the typical October high of 55°F (13°C).

Now
20%
5 AM
22%
6 AM
22%
7 AM
22%
7:26 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
24%
9 AM
24%
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:35 PM
Sunset
7 PM
15%
8 PM
16%
9 PM
16%
10 PM
19%
11 PM
21%
12 AM
23%
1 AM
25%
2 AM
22%
3 AM
26%

Full Edinburgh hourly forecast →

Current conditions in detail

Feels like
49°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
7 mph
WSW · gusts 15 mph
Humidity
74%
Dew point 45°
Pressure
30.04 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
13% chance today

Edinburgh weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Edinburgh looks sunny, with a high of 56° and an overnight low of 44°. Rain is unlikely (10% chance). Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 2 (low).

High / Low
56° / 44°
Precipitation
10%
Sunrise / sunset
07:28 AM / 06:33 PM

See the full Edinburgh 14-day forecast →

Edinburgh 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 58° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 56° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 55° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 58%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 57° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 63%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 53° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 41%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Partly Cloudy
High 55° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 12%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 54° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 64%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 58° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 63%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
High 55° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 75%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 56° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 48%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 52° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 53° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 45%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Overcast
High 52° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 31%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Overcast
High 55° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 16%

About the weather in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has an oceanic climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 65°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 36°. December brings the most rain, on about 16 days, while June is the sunniest, with 10.8 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 171 days.

Edinburgh climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

Are nights cold in Edinburgh?
By about 5°C on an average day - a narrower day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In July that means 65°F (18°C) down to 54°F (12°C).
Which month is warmest in Edinburgh?
July, averaging 65°F (18°C) by day and 54°F (12°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 84°F (29°C).
How hot does Edinburgh get in summer?
July averages 65°F (18°C). Even at its peak the year stays cool.
When is Edinburgh at its coldest?
January, with highs of 44°F (6°C) and lows near 36°F (2°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 20°F (-7°C).
Is there snow in Edinburgh?
Yes - about 7 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through April.
What is the rainiest month in Edinburgh?
December, at 3.9 inches (99 mm) over about 16 days. April is the driest month, at 2.1 inches (53 mm).
What is the best month to go to Edinburgh?
August to September and April is the sweet spot for Edinburgh - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 60°F (15°C) in the afternoon and around 13 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in August.