Edinburgh weather for today, tomorrow and the next 14 days, compared across three independent forecast sources so you can see where they agree before you plan your day. Right now it is 15°C and cloudy in Edinburgh. Tomorrow's forecast: highs of 15°C, lows of 11°C with a 100% chance of rain.
Sources: Open-Meteo, OpenWeather, WeatherAPI · Updated every 12 hours
EdinburghUnited Kingdom
Updated 09:11 PM
Cloudy
Feels like 15°
Forecast Comparison
See how independent weather sources forecast the same location right now.
Forecast agreement
Sources show notable variationTemperature range
15° – 16°
Rain probability
43% – 100%
Wind speed
31 km/h – 43 km/h
Temperature by provider
Hourly forecast
16-day forecast
Rain forecast
Precipitation probability: 100%Hourly precipitation timeline
Wind
Direction: SW
Current wind
43 km/h
Gusts
63 km/h
Hourly wind
Daily wind
Weather alerts
No active weather alerts.
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Visiting Edinburgh
Scotland's capital, built across dramatic hills and extinct volcanoes, with a medieval Old Town beside an elegant Georgian New Town. The contrast between the two districts — one a warren of closes and wynds, the other laid out in orderly grids — is part of what makes it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Best time to visit: May to September, or August specifically for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Landmarks & highlights
- Edinburgh Castle
A fortress perched on an extinct volcanic crag, dominating the city skyline.
- Royal Mile
The historic street linking the Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Arthur's Seat
An extinct volcano within the city, with a walkable summit and panoramic views.
- New Town
The elegant Georgian district that contrasts with the Old Town, itself a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Local tip: If visiting in August, book accommodation and Fringe Festival show tickets well ahead — the city's population roughly doubles.
Getting around: Central Edinburgh is very walkable, though the Old Town's steep closes and hills make comfortable shoes more important than in a flatter city.
Good to know: Edinburgh's weather can shift quickly even within a single day — layer up regardless of season, as locals routinely do.
Read the full Edinburgh best-time-to-visit guide →
Edinburgh this time of year
- Edinburgh is usually about 4°C warmer than Aviemore, 140 km away, in October.
- October brings mid-autumn to Edinburgh.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
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Edinburgh weather overview: climate, seasons and what to expect
Edinburgh, in Scotland, United Kingdom, sits at approximately 55.95°N, 3.19°W and is home to about 526,000 people. This page compares forecasts from three independent weather providers — Open-Meteo, OpenWeather and WeatherAPI — so you can see at a glance where they agree and where they differ. The data refreshes every 12 hours via ISR.
Climate-wise, Edinburgh has a temperate oceanic climate: summers are rarely very hot and rain is spread across the seasons. Expect the most heat in July (about 18°C by day) and the chilliest nights in January (around 2°C). Most rain falls in August, roughly 100 mm. The nearest places with their own forecast page are Glasgow (67 km), Aviemore (144 km) and Oban (150 km).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the weather in Edinburgh today?
- Right now Edinburgh shows cloudy conditions at around 15°C (feels like 15°C), based on OpenWeatherMap. The chance of rain today is about 100%. Compare this with the other sources above for a fuller picture.
- What is the weather in Edinburgh tomorrow?
- Tomorrow in Edinburgh: expect a high of 15°C and a low of 11°C, with a 100% chance of rain. See the hourly breakdown above for more detail.
- Will it rain in Edinburgh today?
- The precipitation probability for Edinburgh is around 100% according to OpenWeatherMap. Check the Rain forecast section for the hour-by-hour breakdown and compare with other sources.
- What is the 14-day forecast for Edinburgh?
- The 14-day forecast above shows daily highs, lows and rain probability for Edinburgh from multiple sources; compare them to see how confident the outlook is.
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