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Weather on January 1 in Edinburgh

Historical weather data for January 1 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Avg High7°C (44°F)
Avg Low2°C (35°F)
Warmest197311°C
Coldest1979-3°C

Based on 56 years of data from EDINBURGH: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDE

About This Date

January 1st in Edinburgh, United Kingdom typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 7°C and lows near 2°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 1st was in 1973 (11°C average), while the coldest was 1979 (-3°C) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 59% of January 1st dates historically, with the wettest January 1st recording 0.59" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for January 1st in Edinburgh? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecip (mm)
20264°C (39°F)1°C (34°F)0 mm
20252°C (36°F)4°C (40°F)11 mm
20246°C (43°F)3°C (37°F)5 mm
20234°C (40°F)1°C (34°F)0 mm
202211°C (51°F)9°C (48°F)1 mm
20213°C (37°F)0°C (32°F)0 mm
202011°C (52°F)-2°C (28°F)0 mm
20192°C (35°F)2°C (35°F)0 mm
20186°C (43°F)3°C (37°F)2 mm
20177°C (45°F)-1°C (31°F)0 mm
20169°C (48°F)1°C (34°F)0 mm
20157°C (44°F)8°C (47°F)7 mm
20148°C (47°F)3°C (37°F)3 mm
201312°C (54°F)3°C (37°F)4 mm
201212°C (53°F)6°C (43°F)2 mm
20113°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)0 mm
20103°C (38°F)-4°C (25°F)1 mm
20094°C (39°F)-2°C (28°F)7 mm
20088°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)9 mm
20076°C (43°F)4°C (40°F)7 mm
20067°C (44°F)3°C (37°F)0 mm
20059°C (49°F)1°C (34°F)11 mm
2004---3°C (26°F)0 mm
20034°C (39°F)2°C (35°F)13 mm
20022°C (35°F)-4°C (25°F)0 mm
20018°C (46°F)1°C (33°F)1 mm
200011°C (51°F)2°C (35°F)0 mm
19998°C (47°F)3°C (37°F)1 mm
19988°C (46°F)1°C (34°F)0 mm
19973°C (38°F)0°C (32°F)0 mm
19966°C (42°F)3°C (37°F)3 mm
19953°C (37°F)-4°C (25°F)0 mm
19945°C (41°F)-1°C (30°F)3 mm
19938°C (46°F)0°C (32°F)0 mm
199213°C (56°F)5°C (41°F)1 mm
19917°C (44°F)2°C (35°F)14 mm
19905°C (41°F)2°C (36°F)2 mm
19898°C (46°F)6°C (42°F)0 mm
19887°C (45°F)5°C (41°F)8 mm
19876°C (42°F)3°C (38°F)15 mm
19865°C (41°F)1°C (34°F)3 mm
19856°C (42°F)3°C (38°F)0 mm
19849°C (48°F)5°C (41°F)5 mm
198311°C (51°F)3°C (37°F)10 mm
19825°C (41°F)-2°C (28°F)0 mm
198111°C (52°F)1°C (33°F)0 mm
19802°C (36°F)-5°C (23°F)0 mm
19792°C (36°F)-8°C (18°F)0 mm
19785°C (41°F)4°C (39°F)0 mm
19772°C (36°F)-3°C (27°F)0 mm
197611°C (52°F)1°C (34°F)5 mm
197510°C (50°F)7°C (45°F)0 mm
19747°C (45°F)2°C (35°F)0 mm
197311°C (52°F)10°C (50°F)0 mm
19726°C (42°F)4°C (40°F)4 mm
19713°C (38°F)-6°C (21°F)0 mm

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