Edinburgh in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Edinburgh in january 2026
The weather in Edinburgh in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 59.7cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
24%
16%
12%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Cloudy
29% of time
27%
21%
10%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Cloudy
26% of time
24%
19%
14%
Weather at 3am
40°F
25%
22%
18%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Edinburgh in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Edinburgh in january.
The climate of Edinburgh in january is very bad
In january in Edinburgh, the climate is wet (with 3.2in of precipitation over 6 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.5in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather cold here this month. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 43°F. The seasonal minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Edinburgh is 40°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Edinburgh in the month of january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 6 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 19% of the month.
Day length in Edinburgh in january is 07:38. Sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset is at 16:11.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Edinburgh in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 59.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.58km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:33 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:11 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Edinburgh in january 2025:
38°F to 45°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
27°F to 32°F
25°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
22°F to 31°F
29°F to 34°F
32°F to 38°F
45°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
40°F to 47°F
45°F to 49°F
38°F to 45°F
36°F to 41°F
40°F to 45°F
38°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
41°F to 49°F
36°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 43°F
36°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in january
Cities near Edinburgh:
| Musselburgh in january | very bad weather |
| Burntisland in january | very bad weather |
| Prestonpans in january | very bad weather |
| Cockenzie in january | very bad weather |
| Kirkcaldy in january | very bad weather |
| Dunfermline in january | very bad weather |
| Livingston in january | very bad weather |
| Glenrothes in january | very bad weather |
| Bo'ness in january | very bad weather |
| Methil in january | very bad weather |
| North Berwick in january | very bad weather |
| Falkirk in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Edinburgh
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Weather data for Edinburgh in january:
Weather data for Edinburgh for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Edinburgh. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Edinburgh can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Edinburgh.