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January climate

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January in Edinburgh

United Kingdom · Europe

Cold weather is the main limitation.

Limited, but doable

Late

Daytime high

44°F

Lows around 37°F

Precipitation

13 days/mo

Sun

1.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, cold at night.

44°Ftypical January high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some precipitation is expected this month.

42%wet-day frequency

AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Sunshine is scarce under mostly cloudy skies.

1.5 hJanuary sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryJanuary Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In January, afternoons feel about 34° and nights feel near 31°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

27%January Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.

11 mphJanuary Breezy

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical January day

January late afternoons are around 42°F, and early evening stays near 41°F.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning40°F

Rain18%

Cloud75%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday43°F

Rain21%

Cloud73%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Late afternoon42°F

Rain21%

Cloud73%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Early evening41°F

Rain20%

Cloud72%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	37	2.8	13	1.5	84
Feb	46	38	2.5	12	2.3	82
Mar	49	39	2.3	12	3.2	79
Apr	53	41	2.0	12	4.4	77
May	58	46	2.3	13	5.4	77
Jun	63	51	2.5	13	5.7	78
Jul	66	54	2.9	14	5.2	79
Aug	65	54	3.0	14	4.7	80
Sep	62	51	2.3	11	3.7	81
Oct	56	46	3.4	14	2.8	83
Nov	49	41	2.9	14	2.0	84
Dec	45	38	3.1	14	1.3	85

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

2.8

1.5

Feb

2.5

2.3

Mar

2.3

3.2

Apr

2.0

4.4

May

2.3

5.4

Jun

2.5

5.7

Jul

2.9

5.2

Aug

3.0

4.7

Sep

2.3

3.7

Oct

3.4

2.8

Nov

2.9

2.0

Dec

3.1

1.3

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	37	2.8	13	1.5	84
Feb	46	38	2.5	12	2.3	82
Mar	49	39	2.3	12	3.2	79
Apr	53	41	2.0	12	4.4	77
May	58	46	2.3	13	5.4	77
Jun	63	51	2.5	13	5.7	78
Jul	66	54	2.9	14	5.2	79
Aug	65	54	3.0	14	4.7	80
Sep	62	51	2.3	11	3.7	81
Oct	56	46	3.4	14	2.8	83
Nov	49	41	2.9	14	2.0	84
Dec	45	38	3.1	14	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	37	2.8	13	1.5	84
Feb	46	38	2.5	12	2.3	82
Mar	49	39	2.3	12	3.2	79
Apr	53	41	2.0	12	4.4	77
May	58	46	2.3	13	5.4	77
Jun	63	51	2.5	13	5.7	78
Jul	66	54	2.9	14	5.2	79
Aug	65	54	3.0	14	4.7	80
Sep	62	51	2.3	11	3.7	81
Oct	56	46	3.4	14	2.8	83
Nov	49	41	2.9	14	2.0	84
Dec	45	38	3.1	14	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	37	2.8	13	1.5	84
Feb	46	38	2.5	12	2.3	82
Mar	49	39	2.3	12	3.2	79
Apr	53	41	2.0	12	4.4	77
May	58	46	2.3	13	5.4	77
Jun	63	51	2.5	13	5.7	78
Jul	66	54	2.9	14	5.2	79
Aug	65	54	3.0	14	4.7	80
Sep	62	51	2.3	11	3.7	81
Oct	56	46	3.4	14	2.8	83
Nov	49	41	2.9	14	2.0	84
Dec	45	38	3.1	14	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	37	2.8	13	1.5	84
Feb	46	38	2.5	12	2.3	82
Mar	49	39	2.3	12	3.2	79
Apr	53	41	2.0	12	4.4	77
May	58	46	2.3	13	5.4	77
Jun	63	51	2.5	13	5.7	78
Jul	66	54	2.9	14	5.2	79
Aug	65	54	3.0	14	4.7	80
Sep	62	51	2.3	11	3.7	81
Oct	56	46	3.4	14	2.8	83
Nov	49	41	2.9	14	2.0	84
Dec	45	38	3.1	14	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	37	2.8	13	1.5	84
Feb	46	38	2.5	12	2.3	82
Mar	49	39	2.3	12	3.2	79
Apr	53	41	2.0	12	4.4	77
May	58	46	2.3	13	5.4	77
Jun	63	51	2.5	13	5.7	78
Jul	66	54	2.9	14	5.2	79
Aug	65	54	3.0	14	4.7	80
Sep	62	51	2.3	11	3.7	81
Oct	56	46	3.4	14	2.8	83
Nov	49	41	2.9	14	2.0	84
Dec	45	38	3.1	14	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	37	2.8	13	1.5	84
Feb	46	38	2.5	12	2.3	82
Mar	49	39	2.3	12	3.2	79
Apr	53	41	2.0	12	4.4	77
May	58	46	2.3	13	5.4	77
Jun	63	51	2.5	13	5.7	78
Jul	66	54	2.9	14	5.2	79
Aug	65	54	3.0	14	4.7	80
Sep	62	51	2.3	11	3.7	81
Oct	56	46	3.4	14	2.8	83
Nov	49	41	2.9	14	2.0	84
Dec	45	38	3.1	14	1.3	85