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Edinburgh in January: weather and what to expect
It’s fine, but not the best. July to August are more pleasant.
January weather in Edinburgh
Daytime high45°F 7°C
Night low35°F 2°C
Rain2.4 in 60 mm
AirDry
SunWeak sun
In January, Edinburgh averages highs of 45°F (7°C) and lows of 35°F (2°C), with 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain. The air feels dry and the sun is weak. 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast.
Pack: a warm jacket.
Places with the same weather in January
Match out of 100 for January, one city per country.
- Köln Germany · 44°F highs97
- Antwerp Belgium · 45°F highs96
- The Hague Netherlands · 44°F highs95
- Marne-la-Vallée France · 45°F highs94
- South Dublin Ireland · 46°F highs91
- Milan Italy · 45°F highs87
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