Edinburgh weather in January
Long-run climate averages for Edinburgh, Scotland in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In January, Edinburgh averages 7°C by day and 3°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.
January in Edinburgh averages a daytime high of 7°C and an overnight low of 3°C, which reads as cold for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Across the whole year Edinburgh sees roughly 1114 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Edinburgh forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Edinburgh weather by month
what to expect in Edinburgh through the yearHere is Edinburgh's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Edinburgh by season.