Lothian Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lothian, the United Kingdom in October.

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Planning a getaway to Lothian, the United Kingdom this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Lothian in October

Lothian, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Lothian generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Edinburgh.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lothian, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cramond with an average of 88 mm (3.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Bathgate with 99 mm (3.9 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Edinburgh receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Edinburgh as an example - it receives around 101 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Lothian by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lothian — and find the best time to visit. (based on Edinburgh)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Lothian →

Best Places to Visit in Lothian in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lothian.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Lothian

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Lothian, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Lothian (October)

Precipitation variation in Lothian (October)

Edinburgh

In October Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
101 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Edinburgh →

Musselburgh

In October Musselburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
101 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Musselburgh →

Linlithgow

In October Linlithgow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
101 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Linlithgow →

North Berwick

In October North Berwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
101 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in North Berwick →

Livingston

In October Livingston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
101 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Livingston →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lothian in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Edinburgh 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Musselburgh 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Linlithgow 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
North Berwick 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Livingston 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Dunbar 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

Lothian weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lothian, the United Kingdom in October?

Lothian, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Edinburgh average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Lothian, the United Kingdom in October?

Average temperatures in Lothian, the United Kingdom during October range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Edinburgh.

Does Lothian, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in October?

October is on the drier side in Lothian, the United Kingdom. Edinburgh averages only about 89 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Lothian, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Lothian, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Edinburgh.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Edinburgh. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Lothian.

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