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Wednesday, 28th January 2026
6°
Patchy rain possible
Today, Edinburgh will experience cool weather, with temperatures ranging between 1 °C and 6 °C. It'll be quite breezy in Edinburgh Today with average wind speeds of 24 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 81%, but with light accumulations around 0.13 mm.
6° / 1°
Temp
81%
Rain
24 km/h
Wind
88%
Humidity
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Edinburgh hourly forecast for today
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| temperatures | 4.9° | 4.3° | 4.1° | 4.1° | 3.8° | 3.7° | 3.2° | 3.1° | 3° | Sunrise | 2.7° | 3.4° | 4.7° | 5.7° | 6.1° | 8.2° | 5.5° | 4.1° | Sunset | 2.9° | 2.5° | 2° | 1.7° | 1.5° | 1.4° | 1.6° | |
| feels like | 0.4° | 0.9° | 1.5° | 1.3° | 1.4° | 1.6° | 0.9° | 1.3° | 1.1° | 0.8° | 1.8° | 3.3° | 4.4° | 4.3° | 4.8° | 4° | 2.2° | 0.9° | 0.1° | -0.2° | -0.6° | -1° | -0.8° | -1° | |||
| wind speed | 25 km/h | 15 km/h | 10 km/h | 12 km/h | 9 km/h | 8 km/h | 9 km/h | 7 km/h | 7 km/h | 7 km/h | 6 km/h | 6 km/h | 7 km/h | 8 km/h | 7 km/h | 7 km/h | 8 km/h | 7 km/h | 8 km/h | 7 km/h | 8 km/h | 8 km/h | 7 km/h | 8 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 129° | 151° | 134° | 127° | 127° | 134° | 136° | 151° | 146° | 135° | 130° | 111° | 99° | 93° | 87° | 84° | 91° | 97° | 92° | 95° | 95° | 94° | 101° | 90° | |||
| wind direction | SE | SSE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SSE | SSE | SE | SE | ESE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | ESE | E | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 0% | 81% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 73% | 74% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 87% | 88% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 90% | 91% | 90% | 89% | 87% | 85% | 83% | 80% | 80% | 76% | 83% | 86% | 89% | 90% | 91% | 92% | 93% | 93% | 93% | |||
| dew point | 3° | 2.5° | 2.7° | 2.7° | 2.4° | 2.3° | 1.9° | 1.6° | 1.3° | 0.8° | 1.1° | 2.1° | 2.6° | 2.9° | 3° | 2.9° | 2° | 1.2° | 1° | 0.7° | 0.6° | 0.5° | 0.4° | 0.6° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 52% | 100% | 79% | 49% | 100% | 100% | 64% | 83% | 20% | 14% | 9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 3% | 13% | 16% | 23% | 32% | 42% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Edinburgh today
The temperature today in Edinburgh is expected to be typical for this time of year, with a forecast of 6 °C, closely aligning with the historical average for 28th of January.
temperatures
6 °C
rain
0.1 mm
wind
24 km/h
snow
0 cm
Edinburgh daylight overview ☀️
Today in Edinburgh, The sun rises at 08:14 and sets at 16:37, giving a total daylight duration of 8 hours and 23 minutes.
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The weather today in Edinburgh - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Edinburgh?
The maximum temperature for today in Edinburgh is expected to be 6° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it snow today in Edinburgh? ❄️
No, there is no significant chance of snow in Edinburgh today. It should be snow-free.
Will it rain today in Edinburgh? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 81% chance of rain in Edinburgh today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Edinburgh? 🌀
The wind in Edinburgh is expected to blow at 24 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Edinburgh today?
Given the forecast of 6 °C with a 81% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Edinburgh today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Edinburgh today?
The sun is expected to rise at 08:14 and set at 16:37 in Edinburgh.
How accurate is the weather forecast Edinburgh today? ✅
Edinburgh weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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