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Edinburgh in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Edinburgh in November and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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November

Weather in Edinburgh in November 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Edinburgh in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +48°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 9 rainy days in the month and around 78 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
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 expected average maximum temperature in November is +50°F with a maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +34°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +43°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:

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
91 mm78 mm86 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%83%84%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
171817
Rainy days
11910
Snowy days
001

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 91 mm to 78 mm. Humidity rises from 81% 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 3 sunny days during the month.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 12 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 4 m/s to 0 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
Total precipitation in November is about 125 mm, with a 70% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 21 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 35% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last November in Edinburgh?

This is the weather in Edinburgh in November 2023:
1 November
🌧️
+52°F
2 November
🌧️
+51°F
3 November
☀️
+51°F
4 November
☀️
+52°F
5 November
🌧️
+52°F
6 November
☀️
+51°F
7 November
🌧️
+56°F
8 November
🌧️
+55°F
9 November
☀️
+52°F
10 November
☀️
+61°F
11 November
☁️
+61°F
12 November
☁️
+57°F
13 November
☀️
+57°F
14 November
☀️
+53°F
15 November
🌧️
+49°F
16 November
☁️
+46°F
17 November
🌧️
+48°F
18 November
🌧️
+48°F
19 November
🌧️
+47°F
20 November
🌧️
+45°F
21 November
☁️
+43°F
22 November
🌧️
+44°F
23 November
🌧️
+47°F
24 November
☀️
+48°F
25 November
☀️
+49°F
26 November
☀️
+54°F
27 November
☀️
+52°F
28 November
☀️
+47°F
29 November
🌫️
+42°F
30 November
🌫️
+42°F
In November 2023 Edinburgh had 12 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 69%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 17 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 1985 (+45°F) and the highest in 2011 (+55°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 17 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 174 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.

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, 2022.

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.