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Weather in Edinburgh - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Edinburgh, Scotland: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Edinburgh
today☁️ 18°💧 0.1 mm
Sun🌧️ 17°💧 0.8 mm
Mon🌧️ 15°💧 0.8 mm
Tue🌧️ 13°💧 2.9 mm
Wed☀️ 16°💧 0.1 mm
Thu🌧️ 15°💧 0.4 mm
Fri🌤️ 17°💧 12.6 mm
Sat🌧️ 16°💧 0.1 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Tuesday 8 Sept in Edinburgh, the forecast high is 13°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 14°C to 18°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 92% of similar days.

18°Cwarmer than usual
usually 15°C–18°C
warmer than 85% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: stronger than usual
17°Cnear normal
usually 15°C–18°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
15°Cnear normal
usually 14°C–18°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
13°Cexceptionally cool
usually 14°C–18°C
cooler than 92% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong
16°Cnear normal
usually 14°C–18°C
night: warmer than usual rain: less rain than usual wind: typical
15°Cnear normal
usually 14°C–17°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
17°Cnear normal
usually 14°C–17°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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10°18°25° 1981: 18°C1982: 14°C1983: 14°C1984: 15°C1985: 14°C1986: 13°C1987: 14°C1988: 17°C1989: 15°C1990: 16°C1991: 18°C1992: 14°C1993: 15°C1994: 14°C1995: 15°C1996: 16°C1997: 16°C1998: 17°C1999: 19°C2000: 17°C2001: 15°C2002: 16°C2003: 17°C2004: 18°C2005: 17°C2006: 18°C2007: 18°C2008: 15°C2009: 16°C2010: 17°C2011: 15°C2012: 15°C2013: 15°C2014: 17°C2015: 16°C2016: 18°C2017: 15°C2018: 15°C2019: 15°C2020: 16°C2021: 20°C2022: 18°C2023: 22°C2024: 16°C2025: 18°C 2026 forecast: 16°C current forecast 16°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 16°C by day. The coolest year was 1986 (13°C) and the warmest was 2023 (22°C). The current forecast averages 16°C - close to the historical median.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Edinburgh

Edinburgh - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Edinburgh 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
16°
around 14° at night · days with rain: 5
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
17°
around 8° at night · rain chance 59%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
13°
around 6° at night · rain chance 71%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Edinburgh: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 16° by day and 14° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 17° in September, and about 13° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Edinburgh

Saturday5 September 2026
☁️18°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:24 · sunset 19:58 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 0.1 mm · humidity 53% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 97%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
sunrise 06:26 · sunset 19:55 · night 18° · evening 18° · rain 0.79 mm · humidity 82% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️15°light rain
sunrise 06:28 · sunset 19:53 · night 12° · evening 15° · rain 0.77 mm · humidity 71% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️13°light rain
sunrise 06:30 · sunset 19:50 · night 12° · evening 13° · rain 2.85 mm · humidity 81% · wind 12 m/s · clouds 94%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️16°clear sky
sunrise 06:32 · sunset 19:47 · night 12° · evening 14° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 56% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 9%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️15°light rain
sunrise 06:34 · sunset 19:45 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 0.42 mm · humidity 86% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 99%
Friday11 September 2026
🌤️17°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:36 · sunset 19:42 · night 13° · evening 14° · rain 12.63 mm · humidity 59% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 42%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
sunrise 06:38 · sunset 19:39 · night 12° · evening 15° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 66% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 70%
Sunday13 September 2026
☁️17°broken clouds
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 19:37 · night 13° · evening 16° · humidity 64% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 63%
Monday14 September 2026
☁️17°broken clouds
sunrise 06:42 · sunset 19:34 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 0.42 mm · humidity 59% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 82%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☁️15°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:44 · sunset 19:31 · night 14° · evening 15° · rain 0.51 mm · humidity 70% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
sunrise 06:45 · sunset 19:29 · night 14° · evening 14° · rain 1.44 mm · humidity 62% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 86%
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️16°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:47 · sunset 19:26 · night 15° · evening 15° · rain 0.36 mm · humidity 55% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
sunrise 06:49 · sunset 19:23 · night 16° · evening 18° · rain 5.22 mm · humidity 70% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 54%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️12°moderate rain
sunrise 06:51 · sunset 19:21 · night 12° · evening 14° · rain 6.81 mm · humidity 89% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌤️17°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:53 · sunset 19:18 · night 15° · evening 15° · humidity 57% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 33%

UV index in Edinburgh - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTEdinburgh03681111+2.5UV LOWtoday, daily maxYou can safely stay outside. Sunscreen only mattersfor very long exposure.3Sat5.092Sun6.094Mon7.094Tue8.093Wed9.091Thu10.093Fri11.092Sat12.091Sun13.094Mon14.092Tue15.093Wed16.094Thu17.092Fri18.092Sat19.094Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Edinburgh is 3 (low). You can safely stay outside. Sunscreen only matters for very long exposure.

Sea temperature - Edinburgh

Water today
16°C
Week avg
15°C
Waves today
0.3 m
How's the water?
very cold
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 16°C6.09 16°C7.09 16°C8.09 15°C9.09 15°C10.09 15°C11.09 15°C12.09 15°C13.09 15°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 6°CFeb 6°CMar 7°CApr 10°CMay 13°CJun 15°CJul 16°CAug 16°CSep 15°COct 12°CNov 9°CDec 7°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Edinburgh weather through the year

Edinburgh - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: May, June, July, August.

Upcoming public holidays in Scotland: St Andrew's Day — 30 November · Christmas Day — 25 December · Boxing Day — 28 December.

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FAQ - Edinburgh weather

What is the weather like in Edinburgh today?
Today it is about 18° during the day and 14° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Edinburgh?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.