Edinburgh weather in November (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Edinburgh for November? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

November in Edinburgh generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 10°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less 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

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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

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