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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Thursday 9 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Thursday 9 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Friday 10 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Friday 10 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Saturday 11 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Saturday 11 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Sunday 12 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 20 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; No pollen data.Sunday 12 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 20 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; No pollen data.
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Monday 13 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Monday 13 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
Six day forecast for Edinburgh
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80% | 84% | 90% | 87% | 77% | 65% | 61% | 65% | 75% |
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Humidity
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83% | 89% | 87% | 74% | 63% | 57% | 63% | 76% |
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83% | 84% | 79% | 65% | 58% | 59% | 64% | 80% |
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Our weather symbols tell you the weather conditions for any given hour in the day or night. This means that the symbol for 9am shows you what you will see from 9am to 10am.
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail or drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
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Dry and warm with sunny intervals Wednesday.
This Evening and Tonight:
Some late sunshine across the south this evening. The rest of the night will be dry with variable amounts of cloud and clear periods. Light winds. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Wednesday:
A dry day with some sunny intervals, best of the sunshine in the afternoon. A warm day. Maximum temperature 18 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Cloudy with a few early showers on Thursday, gradually brightening up in the afternoon. Fine and dry with some warm sunshine on Friday and Saturday.
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UK long range weather forecast
Sunday will likely be the last widely dry and fine day for a while, with warm sunshine for most, especially in parts of the south and east where temperatures similar to preceding days, around the mid-20's - warmer than average for the time of year. However, coastal eastern areas could be cloudier and cooler, with an onshore breeze taking the edge off the higher temperatures. After Sunday, the weather is expected to switch back to become changeable across the country, with further spells of rain and showers expected. Rainfall amounts could be above average in most areas. It is also possible that rain will be heavy at times, and any showers could turn thundery. Temperatures are also expected to fall closer to average for May.
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For the end of May and the start of June, it will probably start off fairly unsettled with rain or showers for many, but also some sunny spells between, and slightly-above average temperatures. Through the period there are some tentative signs that conditions could become a little more settled in the south and east, with most of the rain reserved for the north and west. As we head into late spring and early summer, it will naturally feel warm in any sunshine, especially when winds fall light.
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