Edinburgh weather in January
January in Edinburgh: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Edinburgh · #461 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Edinburgh climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.7 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.4 cm / 2.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Edinburgh in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- January in Edinburgh: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Edinburgh on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in January?
- In January, Edinburgh averages a daily high of 6.1°C and a low of 2°C, with about 52.6 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Edinburgh in January?
- Edinburgh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in January.
- Does it snow in Edinburgh in January?
- Edinburgh sees roughly 5.4 cm of snowfall in January.