Weather in Edinburgh in December
Edinburgh offers cool weather with frequent rainfall (avg 5.2°C, 15 rainy days). Weather score: 2.3/10 · Poor
Avg temp
5.2°C
Daytime high
7.2°C
Night low
3.2°C
Rainy days
15
Sun per day
2.7 h
Edinburgh climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4°C | 6.4°C | 2.4°C | 14 | 3.6 h | 2.3/10 |
| February | 4.8°C | 7.1°C | 2.5°C | 13 | 5.4 h | 4.1/10 |
| March | 5.7°C | 8.6°C | 3°C | 14 | 6.8 h | 4.1/10 |
| April | 7.5°C | 10.7°C | 4.2°C | 10 | 9.4 h | 6.8/10 |
| May | 10.6°C | 13.8°C | 7.3°C | 12 | 10.2 h | 6.8/10 |
| June | 13.5°C | 16.7°C | 10.3°C | 13 | 10.5 h | 7.6/10 |
| July | 15.3°C | 18.4°C | 12.1°C | 16 | 10.4 h | 6.8/10 |
| August | 14.7°C | 17.6°C | 11.8°C | 14 | 9.6 h | 6.8/10 |
| September | 13.2°C | 16.2°C | 10.4°C | 12 | 7.8 h | 6.9/10 |
| October | 10.3°C | 12.7°C | 7.9°C | 15 | 5.3 h | 4.6/10 |
| November | 6.9°C | 9°C | 4.7°C | 14 | 4.1 h | 3.4/10 |
| December | 5.2°C | 7.2°C | 3.2°C | 15 | 2.7 h | 2.3/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Edinburgh in December
How warm is it in Edinburgh in December?
In December, Edinburgh averages 5.2°C, with daytime highs of 7.2°C and night lows of 3.2°C.
Does it rain a lot in Edinburgh in December?
December sees around 15 rainy days and about 94.5 mm of rainfall in Edinburgh.
Is December a good month to visit Edinburgh?
December scores 2.3/10 for Edinburgh. Edinburgh offers cool weather with frequent rainfall (avg 5.2°C, 15 rainy days).