Edinburgh weather in November (Lothian, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Edinburgh in November? This guide provides all the details you need.

In November, Edinburgh typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Edinburgh in November usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 70 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Edinburgh. 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 57%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in November

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in November and which places have the best weather 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 Edinburgh in November?

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 in November.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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