Edinburgh weather in September (Lothian, United Kingdom)

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

In September, Edinburgh typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Edinburgh in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 128 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Edinburgh, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 12°C *  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 128 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in September

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in September 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 September?

For visitors traveling to Edinburgh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 12°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 September.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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