Weather in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom in October
In an average October, Edinburgh sees a daily high around 12°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1981–2026 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 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
19°C
1985-10-01
Lowest
3°C
2008-10-28
Low
Highest
15°C
1985-10-01
Lowest
-1°C
1993-10-17
Feels-like
Highest
15°C
1985-10-01
Lowest
-8°C
1983-10-29
Humidity
Highest
13.1 g/m³
1985-10-01
Lowest
4.7 g/m³
1988-10-29
Wind
Highest
75 km/h
2025-10-03
Lowest
6 km/h
2025-10-13
Precip
Wettest
174 mm
2002
Driest
34 mm
1985
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