Edinburgh weather in November
Edinburgh in November averages 6°C (44°F), 68 mm of rain and 2.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Edinburgh, November is the fifth coldest, the third wettest and the third dullest.
- Average temp
- 6°C (44°F)
4–9°C · 38–49°F
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 2.6 h
hours per day
What is Edinburgh like in November?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Edinburgh in November?
A light rain jacket
About 68 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (38°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Edinburgh is 3.2°C cooler than October and 12 mm drier than it, which averages 10°C (49°F).
November in Edinburgh is 2.4°C warmer than December and about as wet as it, which averages 4°C (39°F).
Daylight in Edinburgh in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 8 hours 14 minutes in Edinburgh, rising about 07:49 and setting about 16:04 local time.
November ends 1 hour 45 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 9 hours 21 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Edinburgh
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Travel guides for Edinburgh
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Edinburgh weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | 62 mm |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | 47 mm |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | 47 mm |
| April | 8°C / 46°F | 43 mm |
| May | 10°C / 50°F | 49 mm |
| June | 13°C / 55°F | 63 mm |
| July | 15°C / 59°F | 65 mm |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 69 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 55 mm |
| October | 10°C / 49°F | 80 mm |
| November | 6°C / 44°F | 68 mm |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | 63 mm |
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FAQs about Edinburgh in November
November climate averages for Edinburgh, 1991–2020.
Edinburgh averages 6°C (44°F) in November, ranging from about 4°C (38°F) at night to 9°C (49°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 68 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 6°C (44°F) against 4°C (39°F) in December — 2.4°C warmer.
November is 3.2°C cooler than October, and 12 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 14 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 17 hours 35 minutes in June and 7 hours in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 07:49 and sunset about 16:04 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 45 minutes shorter than it starts.
