Edinburgh weather in October (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Edinburgh in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Edinburgh in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 101 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 101 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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

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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 October?

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 in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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