Edinburgh in January
In January, Edinburgh averages 7°C (45°F) during the day and 2°C (36°F) at night, with around 13 days of rain (65 mm total).
Conditions are cold — pack winter layers. Plan for unsettled weather and bring rain gear.
January in Edinburgh is outside the typical sweet spot for sightseeing weather. It can still be a great time to visit if you have specific reasons (festivals, off-season pricing, etc.).
7°C
Avg high
2°C
Avg low
13
Rain days
65 mm
Rainfall
1
Snow days
Edinburgh in other months
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 36°F | 65 mm | 13 | 1 |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 36°F | 50 mm | 11 | 1 |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 3°C / 37°F | 55 mm | 12 | 0 |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F | 40 mm | 11 | 0 |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 45°F | 55 mm | 11 | 0 |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 60 mm | 11 | 0 |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 12°C / 54°F | 65 mm | 12 | 0 |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 12°C / 54°F | 75 mm | 13 | 0 |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 10°C / 50°F | 65 mm | 12 | 0 |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | 7°C / 45°F | 80 mm | 14 | 0 |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 39°F | 70 mm | 13 | 0 |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 36°F | 70 mm | 13 | 1 |
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