Edinburgh weather in October (Scotland)

Is Edinburgh a good destination in October, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Edinburgh generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 14°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 7°C.

Precipitation

Edinburgh in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 101 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer 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 October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 101 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 17%  

Where to go in Scotland in October

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 11°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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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.