Edinburgh · AutumnMonth summary
Edinburgh weather in October
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
52% of days
☀️ Sunshine
5.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Edinburgh in October?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: October brings a challenging climate (4.0/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Edinburgh in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Low season — lowest prices and frequent accommodation deals Autumn marks the end of peak season in Edinburgh. Temperatures drop (12°C) and rain returns (52% of days). With 52% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 6°C | 42% | 2.4 | 3.4h | 2.4/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 2°C | 7°C | 48% | 2.7 | 5.3h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 9°C | 47% | 2.4 | 6.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 4°C | 11°C | 38% | 1.7 | 10.4h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 8°C | 14°C | 40% | 2.2 | 11.3h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 10°C | 16°C | 47% | 2.6 | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 12°C | 18°C | 53% | 2.9 | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 12°C | 18°C | 47% | 2.6 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 10°C | 16°C | 46% | 2.6 | 8.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 12°C | 52% | 3.2 | 5.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 9°C | 47% | 2.7 | 4.5h | 3.4/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 7°C | 47% | 3.0 | 2.2h | 1.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Edinburgh averages 12°C, 52% rainy days and 5.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Edinburgh in October
Is October a good time to visit Edinburgh?
October is not recommended for Edinburgh (score 4.0/10). With 52% rainy days and 5.1h of sunshine, consider June (7.0/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Edinburgh in October?
Yes, 52% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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