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Weather on December 16 in Edinburgh

Historical weather data for December 16 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Avg High7°C (45°F)
Avg Low2°C (35°F)
Warmest202412°C
Coldest1981-6°C

Based on 55 years of data from EDINBURGH: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDE

About This Date

December 16th in Edinburgh, United Kingdom typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 7°C and lows near 2°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 16th was in 2024 (12°C average), while the coldest was 1981 (-6°C) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 62% of December 16th dates historically, with the wettest December 16th recording 2.77" of rain. The last decade has been 3.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for December 16th in Edinburgh? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecip (mm)
202512°C (53°F)0°C (32°F)1 mm
202414°C (58°F)9°C (49°F)2 mm
202313°C (55°F)8°C (46°F)1 mm
20224°C (40°F)-6°C (21°F)2 mm
20218°C (46°F)9°C (49°F)1 mm
202012°C (53°F)3°C (38°F)1 mm
20197°C (44°F)0°C (32°F)1 mm
201811°C (52°F)2°C (35°F)3 mm
201710°C (50°F)-2°C (28°F)1 mm
20169°C (48°F)7°C (45°F)2 mm
201514°C (58°F)7°C (45°F)1 mm
201412°C (53°F)1°C (33°F)5 mm
20139°C (49°F)5°C (41°F)4 mm
20127°C (44°F)1°C (34°F)3 mm
20114°C (40°F)-2°C (29°F)1 mm
20102°C (35°F)-2°C (29°F)0 mm
20093°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)9 mm
200811°C (52°F)1°C (33°F)1 mm
20071°C (33°F)-4°C (25°F)0 mm
20067°C (45°F)3°C (37°F)0 mm
20056°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)0 mm
20045°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)7 mm
200310°C (50°F)-1°C (30°F)3 mm
20023°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)3 mm
20016°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)6 mm
20003°C (37°F)-4°C (25°F)0 mm
19996°C (43°F)-1°C (30°F)4 mm
199813°C (55°F)6°C (43°F)0 mm
19976°C (43°F)3°C (38°F)0 mm
19968°C (46°F)4°C (40°F)0 mm
19957°C (44°F)5°C (41°F)0 mm
199413°C (55°F)2°C (36°F)0 mm
199311°C (52°F)-1°C (31°F)0 mm
19929°C (49°F)2°C (36°F)6 mm
199110°C (50°F)0°C (32°F)0 mm
19904°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)1 mm
19898°C (46°F)-2°C (28°F)70 mm
19889°C (49°F)4°C (39°F)0 mm
198712°C (53°F)-2°C (28°F)6 mm
19866°C (43°F)1°C (33°F)11 mm
198511°C (52°F)9°C (49°F)0 mm
19846°C (42°F)-3°C (27°F)0 mm
19836°C (43°F)-2°C (28°F)0 mm
19821°C (33°F)1°C (33°F)5 mm
1981-3°C (26°F)-8°C (17°F)0 mm
198010°C (50°F)1°C (33°F)1 mm
19798°C (46°F)2°C (35°F)22 mm
19783°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)0 mm
19777°C (45°F)2°C (35°F)0 mm
19763°C (37°F)1°C (33°F)3 mm
19756°C (42°F)4°C (40°F)0 mm
19746°C (43°F)3°C (38°F)53 mm
19733°C (38°F)1°C (33°F)0 mm
19727°C (44°F)1°C (34°F)1 mm
197112°C (53°F)8°C (47°F)0 mm

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