Edinburgh weather in November (Scotland)

What's the typical weather in Edinburgh for November? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for November in Edinburgh includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 10°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Edinburgh in November usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 70 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Edinburgh. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Edinburgh climate page with graphs.

 

Edinburgh, monthly averages in November

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 70 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in Scotland in November

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Edinburgh.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Scotland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Scotland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.