Edinburgh in October
One busy half-term week aside, this is autumn in the Pentland shadow: wet, gold, and quiet in the museums.
Is October a good time to visit Edinburgh?
October is a middling month in Edinburgh — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Scottish October school break
- Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Edinburgh, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Edinburgh.
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Edinburgh?
October is a middling month in Edinburgh — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Edinburgh in October?
Edinburgh sits at roughly 58/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 1 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh in October?
Expect highs around 13°C and lows near 7°C in October, with about 12 wet days across the month.