Edinburgh Weather in October
What's the weather like in Edinburgh (Scotland) in October 2024?
The climate in Edinburgh during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Edinburgh and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.7°C 42.3°F |
| Average temperature | 9.1°C 48.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 3.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 73 mm 2.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 18 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.2°C 55.7°F |
| Humidity | 87% |
| Windspeed | 16.6kph 10 mph |
On average October is the wettest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Edinburgh
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Edinburgh in October 2024.
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Edinburgh weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 46mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 5.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 5.5°C 41.9°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 73mm 2.9ins |
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