Edinburgh in september: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Edinburgh in september 2025
The weather in Edinburgh in september comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout september
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
26% of time
22%
18%
15%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
27%
21%
15%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
26% of time
24%
24%
22%
Weather at 3am
52°F
25%
19%
18%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Edinburgh in september
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Edinburgh in september.
The climate of Edinburgh in september is tolerable
In september in Edinburgh, the climate is wet (with 3in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in august it receives an average of 5.4in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is quite cold in this city september, but it is endurable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 61°F. The seasonal minimum is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of september in Edinburgh is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Edinburgh in the month of september with a maximum record of 74°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 6 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 20% of the month.
On average, in Edinburgh, the days of september last 12:45. The sun rises at 05:45 and sets at 18:30.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in Edinburgh in Scotland.
September: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in september, there are destinations with better weather than Edinburgh:
In september, Dundee, Perth, Burntisland, Cockenzie, Kirkcaldy and Monifieth have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Edinburgh in september
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of september.
| September | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2012) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.53km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:45 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in september | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last september?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Edinburgh in september 2024:
52°F to 61°F
56°F to 61°F
49°F to 59°F
43°F to 58°F
52°F to 65°F
56°F to 65°F
58°F to 68°F
56°F to 65°F
52°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
45°F to 54°F
41°F to 52°F
36°F to 54°F
50°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
43°F to 63°F
50°F to 70°F
54°F to 67°F
49°F to 63°F
49°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
43°F to 52°F
36°F to 54°F
43°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in september
Cities near Edinburgh:
| Musselburgh in september | tolerable weather |
| Burntisland in september | good weather |
| Prestonpans in september | good weather |
| Cockenzie in september | good weather |
| Kirkcaldy in september | good weather |
| Dunfermline in september | tolerable weather |
| Livingston in september | tolerable weather |
| Glenrothes in september | tolerable weather |
| Bo'ness in september | tolerable weather |
| Methil in september | tolerable weather |
| North Berwick in september | tolerable weather |
| Falkirk in september | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in september.
Edinburgh
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Weather data for Edinburgh in september:
Weather data for Edinburgh for september 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.