Edinburgh in October
Cooler, wetter and settling into autumn.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Edinburgh — with trade-offs.
October is a quiet, good-value month, well suited to whisky bars, the National Museum of Scotland and other indoor attractions as the weather turns wetter.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–13°C
- Cooler, with rain becoming more frequent
- Crowds
- Low
- Low — a quiet month before the Christmas season
- Prices
- €
- Low — good value before December
+Low crowds + good prices
–Edinburgh’s rainfall picks up
My tip for October
Keep an indoor plan ready and pack proper waterproofs — Edinburgh rain rarely announces itself far in advance.
- Museums
- Whisky bars
- Value
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Edinburgh, 7th for weather, 2nd for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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Weather
Weather in Edinburgh in October
In October Edinburgh averages a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 76 mm of rain or snow over 12 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 19°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Average low
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Wet days
- 12
Climate data: Met Office. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Edinburgh in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- October is a reasonable month in Edinburgh — with trade-offs. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Edinburgh overall (7 for weather, 2 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Low crowds + good prices. The main downside: Edinburgh’s rainfall picks up.
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in October?
- Average highs are around 13°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 76 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Cooler, with rain becoming more frequent. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 19°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C).
- Is Edinburgh crowded in October?
- Crowds are low. Low — a quiet month before the Christmas season. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Edinburgh in October?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Low — good value before December. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (October ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.