Weather on December 25 in Edinburgh
Historical weather data for December 25 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Based on 55 years of data from EDINBURGH: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDE
About This Date
December 25th 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 25th was in 2024 (11°C average), while the coldest was 1981 (-2°C) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 56% of December 25th dates historically, with the wettest December 25th recording 2.12" 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 December 25th in Edinburgh? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8°C (46°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 0" |
| 2024 | 11°C (52°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | 4°C (40°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 1.14" |
| 2022 | 4°C (39°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0.84" |
| 2021 | 4°C (40°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | 7°C (45°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.02" |
| 2019 | 7°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | 11°C (51°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | 3°C (37°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 2.12" |
| 2016 | 7°C (45°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0.88" |
| 2015 | 7°C (45°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 2.1" |
| 2014 | 3°C (37°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | 6°C (42°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | 14°C (57°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0.02" |
| 2010 | 3°C (38°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.06" |
| 2008 | 8°C (46°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | 7°C (45°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.08" |
| 2006 | 6°C (42°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | 4°C (39°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | 4°C (40°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | 9°C (49°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0.43" |
| 2002 | 8°C (47°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0.06" |
| 2001 | 7°C (44°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | 0°C (32°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.24" |
| 1999 | 4°C (40°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0.12" |
| 1998 | 9°C (49°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 1.14" |
| 1997 | 7°C (44°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0.7" |
| 1996 | 3°C (38°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | -1°C (31°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | 6°C (42°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0.14" |
| 1993 | 0°C (32°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.09" |
| 1992 | 6°C (43°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0.19" |
| 1991 | 9°C (48°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.01" |
| 1990 | 9°C (49°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 0.4" |
| 1989 | 7°C (45°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0.05" |
| 1988 | 11°C (51°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0.29" |
| 1987 | 12°C (53°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0.6" |
| 1986 | 6°C (42°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | 3°C (37°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0.52" |
| 1984 | 3°C (38°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0.03" |
| 1983 | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0.15" |
| 1982 | 8°C (47°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | 3°C (38°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | 3°C (37°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0.62" |
| 1979 | 9°C (48°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.12" |
| 1978 | 6°C (43°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0.66" |
| 1977 | 8°C (47°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | 5°C (41°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0" |
| 1975 | 9°C (49°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0" |
| 1974 | 11°C (52°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 1.15" |
| 1973 | 12°C (53°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0.07" |
| 1972 | 8°C (46°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | 11°C (51°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |