Temperatures in January
It's cold in January in Edinburgh with an average temperature of 6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 4°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Edinburgh in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Edinburgh with cold temperatures, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights close to 2°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 6°C, with nights close to 2°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Edinburgh will be around 7°C, with nights close to 3°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 108 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 12 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 55% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Edinburgh. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Edinburgh in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
6°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
9°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
5°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
108 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
12 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
6 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Is January a good time to visit Edinburgh?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Edinburgh. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Edinburgh in January
With 14°C, Edinburgh hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -9°C to a high of 9°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Edinburgh
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Edinburgh, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Edinburgh
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Edinburgh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Edinburgh.
Daily Snowfall in January in Edinburgh
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Edinburgh, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Edinburgh
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Edinburgh, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Edinburgh Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Edinburgh, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Edinburgh Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Edinburgh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Edinburgh per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Edinburgh, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Edinburgh
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Edinburgh. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Edinburgh by Month
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