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Weather in Edinburgh for December 2025
Your guide to Edinburgh weather in December - trends and predictions
With an average of 5 snowy days, Edinburgh usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.
According to Edinburgh snow forecast for December 2025, no snow is expected until the end of the month.So far, December 2025 in Edinburgh shows a warmer trend than usual by 2.4 °C.
The forecast for the upcoming days in Edinburgh predicts a temperature of 7.5 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Edinburgh at the beginning of December is 6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 6.7 °C by the end of December.
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Edinburgh Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in Edinburgh
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December weather in Edinburgh day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Dec. |  Light rain | 8° /2° | 5.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Dec. |  Overcast | 6° /2° | 1.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 3 Dec. | Overcast | 5° /1° | 2.3 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 4 Dec. |  Heavy rain at times | 6° /2° | 6.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Dec. |  Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 3.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Dec. |  Moderate rain at times | 5° /1° | 3.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Dec. | Light rain | 6° /2° | 9.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /3° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | 7° /2° | 5.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Dec. |  Sunny | 5° /2° | 2.8 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 11 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /2° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Dec. |  Partly cloudy | 6° /2° | 1.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 6° /1° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Dec. | Overcast | 7° /3° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Dec. | Overcast | 8° /4° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 6° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /6° | 2.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /6° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Dec. | Sunny | 8° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /4° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /6° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /6° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /7° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Dec. | Overcast | 8° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /4° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Dec. | Sunny | 5° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Dec. | Sunny | 5° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Dec. | Overcast | 7° /2° | 3.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Dec. | Light rain | 7° /2° | 12.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 31 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /4° | 7 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Edinburgh in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Edinburgh forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Edinburgh in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Edinburgh during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below 3°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Edinburgh during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 107.9 mm is expected in Edinburgh during December, occurring over more than 23 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Edinburgh in December 2025?
Edinburgh experiences an average snowfall of 1.443 cm during December, occurring over 5 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Edinburgh during December?
The average wind speed in Edinburgh during December is 23 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Edinburgh snow forecast December 2025
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On average, Edinburgh sees 5 snowy days during December, with approximately 1.4 cm of total snowfall.
December rainfall patterns in Edinburgh
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Typically, Edinburgh has 23 rainy days in December with a total of 107.9 mm of rainfall.
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