Edinburgh weather in October
October in Edinburgh: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Edinburgh · #480 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Edinburgh climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 121 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Edinburgh in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- October in Edinburgh: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Edinburgh on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in October?
- In October, Edinburgh averages a daily high of 12°C and a low of 7.6°C, with about 120.8 mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Edinburgh in October?
- Edinburgh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in October.