If you plan to visit Edinburgh in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +54°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 91 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
91 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Edinburgh has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Edinburgh in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Edinburgh for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +55°F with a maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +37°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +59°F.
Is Edinburgh warm or cold in October?
Edinburgh is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Edinburgh:
Climate in Edinburgh in October
Edinburgh weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+54°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
+30°F
+25°F
+18°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+68°F
+61°F
Rainfall
72 mm
91 mm
78 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
79%
81%
83%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
3
Cloudy days
18
17
18
Rainy days
9
11
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +54°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 72 mm to 91 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Edinburgh in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 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 October, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Edinburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 128 mm, with a 84% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Edinburgh, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Edinburgh?
This is the weather in Edinburgh in October 2023:
1 October
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+57°F
2 October
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+60°F
3 October
☁️
+58°F
4 October
🌧️
+60°F
5 October
🌧️
+57°F
6 October
🌧️
+59°F
7 October
🌧️
+55°F
8 October
☀️
+55°F
9 October
☁️
+56°F
10 October
☀️
+55°F
11 October
☁️
+54°F
12 October
🌧️
+58°F
13 October
☀️
+56°F
14 October
🌧️
+52°F
15 October
🌧️
+52°F
16 October
☀️
+55°F
17 October
🌧️
+56°F
18 October
☀️
+54°F
19 October
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+50°F
20 October
🌧️
+52°F
21 October
🌧️
+56°F
22 October
🌫️
+56°F
23 October
🌧️
+56°F
24 October
☁️
+56°F
25 October
☀️
+57°F
26 October
🌧️
+60°F
27 October
☀️
+60°F
28 October
☀️
+59°F
29 October
🌧️
+56°F
30 October
🌧️
+57°F
31 October
🌧️
+58°F
In October 2023 Edinburgh had 9 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Edinburgh climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Edinburgh in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+51°F) and the highest in 1995 (+61°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 21 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 174 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edinburgh in October:
Is October a good time to visit Edinburgh?
It’s always a good time to visit Edinburgh, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Edinburgh in October?
October has mild temperatures in Edinburgh. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Edinburgh rainy in October?
Edinburgh is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Edinburgh in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Edinburgh in October, 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.
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.