Edinburgh weather in Au- (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Edinburgh in Au-? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for Au- in Edinburgh includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 8°C, cooling off to about 2°C at night. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Edinburgh in Au- usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, Au- may not be the ideal month to visit Edinburgh. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Edinburgh, monthly averages in Au-

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in Au-

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

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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