Edinburgh Weather in January
In January, Edinburgh averages a high of 6°C (43°F) and a low of 1°C (33°F), based on 56 years of historical weather data from EDINBURGH: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDE.
6°C
Average high
43°F
1°C
Average low
33°F
15°C
Record high
59°F · 1998
-22°C
Record low
-7°F · 1982
What to Expect in Edinburgh in January
Typical January days in Edinburgh reach 6°C (43°F) during the afternoon and cool to around 1°C (33°F) overnight. On average, measurable rain falls on about 68% of days this month. Over the past 56 years, January temperatures in Edinburgh have ranged from a record high of 15°C (1998) down to a record low of -22°C (1982).
For a day-by-day look or other months, see the full Edinburgh weather history.