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Edinburgh in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Edinburgh in October is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 12 °C, and the sea is about 12 °C. With about 16 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
22/100 · #7
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#10
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Edinburgh · OctoberPhoto: 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 12 °C
- Average low
- 7 °C
- Sea
- 12 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 16 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 90 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 15 | 9 | 14 | 68 | 3.2 | 87 | 3.7 | 13 | 37 |
| October (selected) | 12 | 7 | 16 | 92 | 1.7 | 90 | 4.2 | 12 | 22 |
| November | 8 | 4 | 17 | 80 | 0.8 | 93 | 4.3 | 10 | 15 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (22/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +15 | +3.7 °C | +2.4 °C | -2.7 | -24.7 mm | +1.5 h | -3.5 % | -0.5 m/s | +1.6 °C |
| November | -7 | -3.7 °C | -2.7 °C | +0.2 | -12 mm | -0.9 h | +3.2 % | +0.1 m/s | -1.8 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Edinburgh in October?
The average daily high is around 12 °C, with an average daily low of about 7 °C.
Can you swim in Edinburgh in October?
The sea is about 12 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Edinburgh in October?
The curated estimate is about 16 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 92 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
No month in Edinburgh reaches the threshold for a clear recommendation in the climate score; the month comparison above shows the differences.