Edinburgh in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Edinburgh in october 2025
The weather in Edinburgh in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Cloudy
24% of time
21%
18%
18%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Cloudy
30% of time
23%
21%
17%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Cloudy
26% of time
24%
22%
19%
Weather at 3am
49°F
24%
23%
19%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Edinburgh in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Edinburgh in october.
The climate of Edinburgh in october is tolerable
In october in Edinburgh, the climate is wet (with 4.1in of rainfall over 6 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in september there is an average of 3in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is relatively fresh in that area this month, but it is liveable when dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 56°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Edinburgh is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Edinburgh in the month of october with a maximum record of 68°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2010.
On average, in Edinburgh, the days of october last 10:28. The sun rises at 06:44 and sets at 17:12.
With an unfavorable weather, this month is not the best time to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Edinburgh in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.65km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:44 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:12 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:28 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Edinburgh in october 2024:
49°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
47°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
43°F to 50°F
45°F to 47°F
36°F to 47°F
43°F to 50°F
38°F to 52°F
54°F to 58°F
58°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in october
Cities near Edinburgh:
| Musselburgh in october | tolerable weather |
| Burntisland in october | tolerable weather |
| Prestonpans in october | tolerable weather |
| Cockenzie in october | tolerable weather |
| Kirkcaldy in october | tolerable weather |
| Dunfermline in october | bad weather |
| Livingston in october | bad weather |
| Glenrothes in october | bad weather |
| Bo'ness in october | bad weather |
| Methil in october | bad weather |
| North Berwick in october | tolerable weather |
| Falkirk in october | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
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Weather data for Edinburgh in october:
Weather data for Edinburgh for october 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.