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Edinburgh weather in October

Long-run climate averages for Edinburgh, Scotland in October, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

October at a glance

In October, Edinburgh averages 13°C by day and 8°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

October in Edinburgh averages a daytime high of 13°C and an overnight low of 8°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. 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 year

Here 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.

Jan
Cold
Feb
Cool
Mar
Cool
Apr
11°
Cool
May
15°
Mild
Jun
17°
10°
Mild
Jul
18°
12°
Mild
Aug
18°
12°
Mild
Sep
16°
10°
Mild
Oct
13°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

How warm is Edinburgh in October?
Edinburgh averages a daytime high of 13°C in October, with overnight lows around 8°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is October a good time to visit Edinburgh?
The most comfortable time to visit Edinburgh is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Edinburgh in October?
October is the wettest month of the year in Edinburgh, out of roughly 1114 mm of precipitation across the year.

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