Edinburgh Weather in September

What's the weather like in Edinburgh (Scotland) in September 2024?

The climate in Edinburgh during September can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

September is in the fall / autumn in Edinburgh and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

Edinburgh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.8°C 60.4°F
Nightly temperature 8.5°C 47.2°F
Average temperature 12.1°C 53.8°F
Daily sunshine 4.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 71 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average September is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

September temperatures in Edinburgh

Edinburgh average temperature in September

September rainfall

Edinburgh average rain in September

September hourly sunshine

Edinburgh average rain in September

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 September 2024.

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Edinburgh weather stats

Edinburgh weather statistics
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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