Weather in Edinburgh in jaanuar

Climate normals based on 10 years of historical data for Edinburgh, Suurbritannia.

Average high

6°C

Average low

2°C

Rainfall

82 mm

13 rainy days

Sunshine

1.4h/day

Niiskus

83%

Sea temperature

5.6°C

How Hot Is Edinburgh in jaanuar?

Expect daytime highs around 6°C and overnight lows near 2°C in Edinburgh during January — an average of 4°C across the day.

Short days and grey skies define January: sunrise 8:30 am, sunset 4:15 pm, only 1.4h of sun.

January brings regular showers to Edinburgh: 82mm across 13 days.

Edinburgh is sticky and humid throughout January: 83% humidity makes the heat feel relentless.

The sea is bone-chillingly cold off Edinburgh in January — averaging just 5.6°C, only safe for wetsuited dips.

Sea breeze or thermal winds keep Edinburgh moving at 26 kph in January.

Grey, cloudy days are the norm: 73% average cover in Edinburgh.