What to Wear in Edinburgh in January
Cold and wet, dramatic and atmospheric. Expect 2°–7°C with 13 rainy days on average.
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High
7°C
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Low
2°C
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Rain days
13
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Feel
Rainy Day
Typical outfit
~5°C average
About January in Edinburgh
January in Edinburgh typically brings cold and wet, dramatic and atmospheric. With averages of 2°–7°C, the conditions call for rain is in the forecast — waterproof layers are your best friend today.
Dress in waterproof layers rather than one very thick coat. You'll warm up walking and cool down in buildings.
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