Light rain and mild temperatures are forecast for Edinburgh today, with highs expected to reach 15°C and winds of up to 59.55 kph. This outlook for Scotland’s capital comes ahead of a anticipated return to warmer weather and sunshine next week, according to the latest BBC Weather forecast.
Edinburgh’s Immediate Weather Outlook
Today, September 18, Edinburgh is expected to see light rain showers, alongside mild temperatures. The highest temperature is forecast to be 15°C, accompanied by winds that could reach 59.55 kph, as reported by The Times of India.
Next Week’s Forecast for Edinburgh
The latest BBC Weather forecast, as cited by Edinburgh News, paints a more optimistic picture for the coming week, with temperatures set to rise and sunshine making a comeback.
- Monday: The week is predicted to start with light rain showers until 9am, with temperatures rising from 13°C at 8am to 17°C by 11am. Cloud is then expected to clear, leading to sunny intervals in the afternoon when the temperature could reach 20°C by 5pm, before cloud returns around sunset at 7:15pm. A moderate breeze of up to 14mph is also forecast.
- Tuesday: Early morning sunny intervals are expected, with a warm 16°C by 8am. Cloud is forecast to cover the city from noon for the remainder of the day, though temperatures are due to rise to 19°C between 12pm and 5pm, dropping to 14°C by 11pm. Light winds, up to 10mph, are anticipated throughout.
- Wednesday: This is currently expected to be the wettest day of next week, with light rain forecast from 9am until 10pm. The maximum temperature is predicted to be 16°C between 12pm and 3pm, with a gentle breeze of between 4mph and 9mph. Temperatures will fall to 11°C by 10pm.
- Thursday: Sunny intervals are forecast for most of Thursday, from 8am until 7pm. Drizzle is expected for the rest of the evening, with light rain arriving from 11pm into the night. A gentle breeze of up to 11mph is predicted. Temperatures will increase from 10°C at 8am to a high of 17°C between 3pm and 5pm, remaining at 14°C into the night.
- Friday: Currently forecast as the best day for weather next week, Friday is expected to bring sunny intervals from 8am until 3pm, followed by sunshine from 4pm until just after 7pm, with clear skies continuing throughout the night into Saturday. A moderate breeze of up to 13mph is expected. Temperatures will rise from 14°C at 8am to 17°C by 12pm, staying warm until 6pm when it will be 16°C, and then dropping to 13°C by 9pm.
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