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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the Edinburgh Wire weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
Edinburgh faces a predominantly dry but chilly weather outlook this week, with highs of 7°C and a strengthening easterly breeze from the coast. The best of the brightness will be inland, away from the Forth estuary.
What is the weather outlook for Edinburgh this week?
Edinburgh can expect a settled few days with high pressure dominating. Wednesday and Thursday will bring long sunny spells, particularly in the south and west of the city, though haar may linger near the coast in the morning, especially around Leith and Portobello. Overnight frosts are likely, with temperatures dipping to around 0°C in outlying suburbs like Balerno and Colinton. The easterly wind will pick up by Friday, making it feel noticeably cooler, but any rain should hold off until the weekend.
Will there be any rain in the 14-day outlook?
The UK weather outlook for the next fortnight suggests a change from Sunday onwards, as a front edges in from the Atlantic. Edinburgh could see light, patchy rain by late Sunday afternoon, but totals look low. The bbc weather 21-day forecast indicates a return to drier, brighter conditions for the start of December, with high pressure rebuilding across northern Britain. For a longer view, the 30 day weather forecast uk shows typical winter variability, though no significant snowfall is currently signalled for the Lothians.
What is the 90-day weather forecast for the UK?
Long-range forecasts beyond 30 days are highly uncertain and should be treated as trends, not precise predictions. The Met Office outlook for December to February suggests a slightly higher chance of cold spells, but no reliable 90-day detail is available for Edinburgh.
Where can I check the weather outlook radar?
For live radar and satellite imagery of rain moving across the Forth, the Met Office rainfall radar is the most reliable tool. It updates every 15 minutes and shows approaching fronts from the west, which is useful for Edinburgh commuters.
Is the weather outlook for Edinburgh similar to Glasgow?
Edinburgh tends to be drier and slightly colder than Glasgow in high-pressure setups, due to its easterly position and the rain shadow of the southern uplands. Glasgow often sees more cloud and a few light showers from the west during the same period.
For more detail on the week ahead, see our UK weather hub or the dedicated Glasgow Weather page for comparison. You can also check the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK for a rolling outlook beyond the weekend.