Edinburgh weather in October (Lothian, United Kingdom)

How does the October weather in Edinburgh compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Edinburgh includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 13°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 7°C.

Precipitation

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. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 101 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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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.

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