United Kingdom Edinburgh Weather in November — Climate Guide
November in Edinburgh is moderate
November is moderate for Edinburgh.
Cool + wet but Christmas market opens late November. Hotels affordable. Pre-Christmas shoulder.
Travel score
Edinburgh November Weather Stats
Avg High
10°C
Avg Low
4°C
Rainy Days
14
60mm total
Sunshine
2h
Daily avg
Humidity
85%
high
UV Index
1
Low
Wind
13 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
9°C
no swimming
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
November Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
16 μg/m³
PM10
26 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
8°C
Nighttime
2°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
13 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for November
November Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hotels affordable
- Edinburgh Christmas Market late November
- Less crowded
Cons
- 4-10°C cool + wet
- Daylight 9.5h
- Sunset 16:00
November Events & Festivals
- Pre-Christmas shoulder
- Edinburgh Christmas Market opens late Nov
Edinburgh in November — Full Picture
Cool + wet but Christmas market opens late November. Hotels affordable. Pre-Christmas shoulder.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cool to cold. Warm coat + sweater + waterproof.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
12.3°C
5°C
12/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
18.3°C
10.3°C
12.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current13°C
6.7°C
13/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
7.3°C
1°C
14.7/mo
Edinburgh Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7° | 1° | 16d·60mm | 1h | 85% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 8° | 1° | 13d·50mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 10° | 3° | 13d·50mm | 3h | 75% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 12° | 5° | 11d·40mm | 4h | 70% | 4 | Busy | Peak | |
| May (Best) | 15° | 7° | 12d·50mm | 5h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 17° | 9° | 12d·60mm | 6h | 70% | 6 | Busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 19° | 11° | 12d·65mm | 5h | 73% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 19° | 11° | 13d·70mm | 5h | 75% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| September (Best) | 16° | 9° | 12d·60mm | 4h | 78% | 3 | Very busy | Peak |
| 13° | 7° | 13d·65mm | 3h | 80% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 10° | 4° | 14d·60mm | 2h | 85% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 7° | 1° | 15d·60mm | 1h | 85% | 1 | Very busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is November a good time to visit Edinburgh?
Edinburgh in November is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Edinburgh in November?
Edinburgh November averages a high of 10°C and a low of 4°C.
Does it rain much in Edinburgh in November?
Edinburgh November averages 60mm of rainfall over about 14 rainy days.
What should I wear in Edinburgh in November?
Cool to cold. Warm coat + sweater + waterproof.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh in November?
Edinburgh November sunrise is 07:45 and sunset is 16:00, with 8h 15min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Edinburgh in November?
Edinburgh November air quality (AQI) averages 45, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 16μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Edinburgh in November?
In November, Edinburgh is great for Edinburgh Christmas Market, Edinburgh Castle (warm cocoa), Whisky bars warming.
Is November peak season in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh November crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.