Edinburgh in September

In September, Edinburgh averages 16°C (61°F) during the day and 10°C (50°F) at night, with around 12 days of rain (65 mm total).

Conditions are cool — bring a jacket for evenings. Plan for unsettled weather and bring rain gear.

September 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.).

16°C
Avg high
10°C
Avg low
12
Rain days
65 mm
Rainfall

Edinburgh in other months

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow 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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