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October climate

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October in Edinburgh

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Cool days.

Some tradeoffs

Early to mid

Daytime high

56°F

Lows around 46°F

Rain

Frequent rain

Sun

3 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

When to visit

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Temperature

Cool by day, cold at night.

56°Ftypical October high

Typical range

Precipitation

Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days, the highest monthly average.

45%wet-day frequency

AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.

2.8 hOctober sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Very dryOctober Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In October, afternoons feel about 48° and nights feel near 42°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

26%October Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Breezy October days can feel brisker in open spots.

10 mphOctober Breezy

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical October day

October late afternoons are around 55°F, easing to about 52°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning50°F

Rain22%

Cloud75%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday54°F

Rain23%

Cloud78%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Late afternoon54°F

Rain22%

Cloud76%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Early evening51°F

Rain18%

Cloud71%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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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