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Edinburgh in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Edinburgh in November and see if it is worth visiting.
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Weather in Edinburgh in November 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
Edinburgh in November usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +48°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 79 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Edinburgh has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Edinburgh in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Edinburgh for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in November is +46°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +54°F during the day and a minimum of +28°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +37°F.

Is Edinburgh warm or cold in November?

Edinburgh is typically chill in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +54°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +45°F to +39°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Edinburgh:

Water temperature in Edinburgh in November

Water in Edinburgh in November is Cold. It varies from +51°F to +55°F, with an average of +53°F. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +48°F.

In November, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Edinburgh are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +59°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +45°F.

Can you swim in Edinburgh in November?

We would not recommend swimming in Edinburgh in November, the water is very cold (+53°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Edinburgh in November

Edinburgh weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+54°F+48°F+45°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+18°F+14°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+61°F+57°F
Rainfall
92 mm79 mm88 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+56°F+53°F+49°F
Humidity
82%83%85%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
9910
Rainy days
201816
Snowy days
013

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +54°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +48°F. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 92 mm to 79 mm. Humidity rises from 82% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

Next month (December) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Edinburgh in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Edinburgh is gradually decreasing during November, going from 6 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Edinburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 67%, leading to total precipitation of around 105 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Edinburgh wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 63% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Edinburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in November is 0%, for a monthly total of around 2 mm.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Edinburgh?

This is the weather in Edinburgh in November 2023:
1 November
🌧️
+50°F
2 November
🌧️
+46°F
3 November
🌧️
+51°F
4 November
☁️
+47°F
5 November
☀️
+51°F
6 November
☁️
+50°F
7 November
☁️
+51°F
8 November
🌧️
+49°F
9 November
☀️
+45°F
10 November
☀️
+44°F
11 November
☀️
+48°F
12 November
☁️
+45°F
13 November
🌧️
+48°F
14 November
🌧️
+45°F
15 November
🌧️
+45°F
16 November
☁️
+46°F
17 November
☁️
+44°F
18 November
🌧️
+52°F
19 November
🌧️
+54°F
20 November
☁️
+51°F
21 November
☀️
+46°F
22 November
☁️
+54°F
23 November
☁️
+54°F
24 November
☀️
+43°F
25 November
☀️
+39°F
26 November
🌧️
+39°F
27 November
🌧️
+42°F
28 November
☀️
+39°F
29 November
🌧️
+36°F
30 November
🌧️
+37°F
In November 2023 Edinburgh had 8 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 66%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Edinburgh climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Edinburgh in November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+50°F) and the highest in 2014 (+55°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 701 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1741 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edinburgh in November:

Is November a good time to visit Edinburgh?

It’s always a good time to visit Edinburgh, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Edinburgh in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Edinburgh in November?

Swimming in Edinburgh in November is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Edinburgh rainy in November?

Edinburgh is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Edinburgh in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Edinburgh in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Edinburgh

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Edinburgh, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.