Edinburgh weather in December
December in Edinburgh: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Edinburgh · #502 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Edinburgh climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 96 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.1 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.5 cm / 2.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Edinburgh in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- December in Edinburgh: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Edinburgh on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in December?
- In December, Edinburgh averages a daily high of 6.3°C and a low of 2.5°C, with about 96.3 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Edinburgh in December?
- Edinburgh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
- Does it snow in Edinburgh in December?
- Edinburgh sees roughly 5.5 cm of snowfall in December.