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Edinburgh Weather

Edinburgh weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.

Edinburgh now (local time 08:45)

14°C

Overcast

Feels like: 10°
Humidity: 73%
Wind: 23 km/h

Next 7 days · what to wear

6° – 17°C

Rain likely on 4 of 7 days

👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Edinburgh 14-day forecast

Today
10/4
🌦️
17°
12°
💧25%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
17°
12°
💧67%
Tue
10/6
☁️
13°
10°
💧48%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
12°
8°
💧51%
Thu
10/8
☁️
12°
6°
💧36%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
13°
7°
💧77%
Sat
10/10
⛅
12°
8°
💧51%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
14°
9°
💧50%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
15°
10°
💧38%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
10°
9°
💧61%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
10°
7°
💧46%
Thu
10/15
⛅
9°
5°
💧43%
Fri
10/16
🌤️
8°
2°
💧30%
Sat
10/17
⛅
10°
4°
💧35%

Best time to visit Edinburgh

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Edinburgh are May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is July (average high 18°C) and the coldest is January (average low 2°C).

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Edinburgh climate by month

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	vs Hong Kong
Jan	6°C	2°C	74 mm	94%	-13°C
Feb	6°C	2°C	60 mm	92%	-14°C
Mar	8°C	2°C	60 mm	89%	-15°C
Apr	11°C	4°C	53 mm	86%	-16°C
MayBest	14°C	7°C	60 mm	83%	-17°C
JunBest	16°C	10°C	82 mm	84%	-16°C
JulBest	18°C	12°C	91 mm	84%	-14°C
AugBest	18°C	11°C	100 mm	85%	-15°C
SepBest	16°C	9°C	64 mm	87%	-16°C
Oct	12°C	7°C	93 mm	90%	-17°C
Nov	9°C	4°C	79 mm	93%	-16°C
Dec	6°C	2°C	73 mm	94%	-14°C

Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.

Edinburgh weather month by month: what to wear

Edinburgh in OctoberThis month

October in Edinburgh is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C, around 93 mm of rain (some rain) and 90% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.

Edinburgh in November

November in Edinburgh is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C, around 79 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 93% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.

Edinburgh in December

December in Edinburgh is cold: average highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C, around 73 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 94% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.

Edinburgh in January

January in Edinburgh is cold: average highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C, around 74 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 94% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.

Edinburgh in February

February in Edinburgh is cold: average highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C, around 60 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 92% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.

Edinburgh in March

March in Edinburgh is cold: average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C, around 60 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 89% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.

Edinburgh in April

April in Edinburgh is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C, around 53 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 86% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.

Edinburgh in MayBest month

May in Edinburgh is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C, around 60 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 83% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.

Edinburgh in JuneBest month

June in Edinburgh is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C, around 82 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.

Edinburgh in JulyBest month

July in Edinburgh is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, around 91 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.

Edinburgh in AugustBest month

August in Edinburgh is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C, around 100 mm of rain (some rain) and 85% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.

Edinburgh in SeptemberBest month

September in Edinburgh is chilly: average highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C, around 64 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 87% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.

FAQ

›What is the best time to visit Edinburgh?

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Edinburgh are May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is July (average high 18°C) and the coldest is January (average low 2°C).

›What's the weather like in Edinburgh in October, and what should I wear?

October in Edinburgh is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C, around 93 mm of rain (some rain) and 90% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.

›What's the weather like in Edinburgh in November, and what should I wear?

November in Edinburgh is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C, around 79 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 93% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.

›When is the rainy season in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is wettest in August, with about 100 mm on average, and driest in April, with about 53 mm.

›How cold does Edinburgh get? Does it snow?

The coldest month is January, averaging 6°C by day and 2°C at night. Early mornings get close to freezing; snow is occasional.

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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.