Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Average Monthly Weather
Weather score23Poor annual avg
Best months: July, June, August
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 12°C, sunshine averages 3.4h per day, and rainfall totals about 738mm. Sea temperatures average 10°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
738mm
Annual total
Sun
3.4h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
23
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October13°C average high
October is close to Edinburgh's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October73mm average rain
October is close to Edinburgh's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
October2.8 hours average sun
October sits close to Edinburgh's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October12°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October18 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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