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Lothian weather in October

Planning a getaway to Lothian 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 is the weather like in Lothian in October?

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

You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Edinburgh.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cramond with an average of 88 mm to moderate rainfall in Bathgate with 99 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Edinburgh receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 101 hours of sunlight anticipated in Edinburgh. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Lothian for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lothian climate page.

Where to go in Lothian in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in Lothian on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Lothian

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Lothian?

Average weather in Edinburgh

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

Edinburgh
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17°C 
10°C 
128 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
13°C 
7°C 
101 hours 
89 mm 
17 days 
10°C 
4°C 
70 hours 
80 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Edinburgh

Average weather in Musselburgh

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

Musselburgh
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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17°C 
10°C 
128 hours 
74 mm 
16 days 
13°C 
7°C 
101 hours 
93 mm 
17 days 
10°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
84 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Musselburgh

Average weather in Linlithgow

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

Linlithgow
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17°C 
10°C 
128 hours 
74 mm 
18 days 
14°C 
7°C 
101 hours 
96 mm 
19 days 
10°C 
4°C 
70 hours 
88 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Linlithgow

Average weather in North Berwick

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

North Berwick
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16°C 
11°C 
128 hours 
74 mm 
16 days 
13°C 
9°C 
101 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
10°C 
6°C 
70 hours 
87 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in North Berwick

Average weather in Livingston

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

Livingston
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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17°C 
9°C 
128 hours 
76 mm 
18 days 
13°C 
7°C 
101 hours 
96 mm 
19 days 
10°C 
4°C 
70 hours 
88 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Livingston

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lothian, in the United Kingdom.

Is October the best time to visit Lothian?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Lothian 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.

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