Weather in Edinburgh in October
In an average October, Edinburgh sees a daily high around 12°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 12°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 9°C to 15°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 3°C to 11°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
20°C
1985-10-01
Lowest
4°C
2008-10-28
Low
Highest
16°C
1985-10-01
Lowest
-3°C
1981-10-18
Feels-like
Highest
16°C
1985-10-01
Lowest
-11°C
1981-10-18
Humidity
Highest
12.7 g/m³
1985-10-01
Lowest
4.1 g/m³
1993-10-16
Wind
Highest
57 km/h
1984-10-18
Lowest
4 km/h
2025-10-14
Gust
Highest
114 km/h
1984-10-18
Lowest
10 km/h
2025-10-14
Precip
Wettest
175 mm
2002
Driest
20 mm
2003
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