Weather in January 2025

Edinburgh weather in January 2025

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The average weather in Edinburgh in January

The weather in Edinburgh in January is very cold with temperatures between 0°C and 4°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of January in Edinburgh. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.

Edinburgh is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during January. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Edinburgh in January 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Edinburgh in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Edinburgh before you arrive.

Temperatures
4° / 0°
Rainy Days
9
Snowy Days
11
Dry Days
11
Rainfall
77
mm
Sun Hours
6.4
Hrs

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Edinburgh annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 4° / 0° 9 11 11 77 mm
Awful
February 5° / 1° 8 10 10 89 mm
Awful
March 7° / 2° 7 17 7 75 mm
Awful
April 10° / 3° 7 20 3 57 mm
Awful
May 12° / 5° 8 22 1 91 mm
Bad
June 15° / 8° 8 22 0 117 mm
Ok
July 16° / 10° 8 23 0 126 mm
Ok
August 16° / 10° 8 23 0 111 mm
Ok
September 14° / 8° 6 24 0 71 mm
Good
October 11° / 6° 8 23 0 96 mm
Bad
November 7° / 3° 9 17 3 93 mm
Awful
December 4° / 1° 8 16 7 90 mm
Awful

Weather in Edinburgh in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Edinburgh in January?
The average temperature in Edinburgh in January is 0/4° C.
What is the chance of rain in Edinburgh in January?
On average, there are 9 rainy days in Edinburgh during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit Edinburgh?
The weather in Edinburgh in January is awful.
Can it snow in Edinburgh in January?
On average, there are 11 snowy days in Edinburgh in January.
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