Weather in Edinburgh in October
In an average October, Edinburgh sees a daily high around 11°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 11°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 8°C to 15°C |
| Average low | 6°C |
| Typical low range | 1°C to 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
19°C
2018-10-10
Lowest
2°C
2008-10-28
Low
Highest
15°C
1995-10-08
Lowest
-5°C
1993-10-17
Feels-like
Highest
15°C
1995-10-08
Lowest
-10°C
1998-10-20
Humidity
Highest
12.8 g/m³
2011-10-01
Lowest
3.8 g/m³
1993-10-17
Wind
Highest
53 km/h
1984-10-18
Lowest
3 km/h
2025-10-14
Gust
Highest
127 km/h
1984-10-18
Lowest
11 km/h
2025-10-14
Precip
Wettest
171 mm
2002
Driest
25 mm
2003
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