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Edinburgh weather
in November

November is a difficult time — June offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 55.95°N 3.19°W
48°FMax temperature
47%Rainy days
4.5hSunshine / day

Edinburgh weather in November

❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
39°F – 48°F
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.0/10)

Should you visit Edinburgh in November?

❌ Poor

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 47%
🌡 Temperature : ██░░░░░░░░ 48°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███░░░░░░░ 4.5h/d

Our take: November is a difficult time for Edinburgh. June (7.0/10) is much more favourable.

Edinburgh in November by trip type

What to expect in November

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Edinburgh. Temperatures drop (9°F) and rain returns (47% of days). With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

All months for Edinburgh

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌦️ January36°F43°F42%0.1in3.4h2.4/10
🌦️ February36°F45°F48%0.1in5.3h3.0/10
🌦️ March37°F48°F47%0.1in6.8h4.0/10
🌦️ April39°F52°F38%0.1in10.4h5.5/10
🌦️ May46°F57°F40%0.1in11.3h6.6/10
🌦️ June50°F61°F47%0.1in11.9h7.0/10
🌦️ July54°F64°F53%0.1in11.2h7.0/10
🌦️ August54°F64°F47%0.1in10.6h7.0/10
🌦️ September50°F61°F46%0.1in8.2h6.0/10
🌦️ October46°F54°F52%0.1in5.1h4.0/10
🌦️ November39°F48°F47%0.1in4.5h3.4/10
🌦️ December37°F45°F47%0.1in2.2h1.8/10
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 November, Edinburgh averages 48°F, 47% rainy days and 4.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.4/10. See methodology →

November vs June (best month)

The best month is June (score 7.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Edinburgh in November

Is November a good time to visit Edinburgh?
November is not recommended for Edinburgh (score 3.4/10). With 47% rainy days and 4.5h of sunshine, consider June (7.0/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Edinburgh in November?
It's cool with 48°F daytime and 39°F at night. 4.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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