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Things to Do in Edinburgh in January
Real historical weather for Edinburgh in January: average highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C, with around 77mm of rain (averaged over the last 3 years). Edinburgh is in United Kingdom.
7°C
Average high
2°C
Average low
77mm
Typical rainfall
Real things to do in Edinburgh in January
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The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
★ 5.0(4,670 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €38
Edinburgh - Dark History
★ 5.0(884 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €21
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands
★ 4.9(5,890 reviews)· 12h 30m
From €54
Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders
★ 4.9(1,058 reviews)· 1h 45m
From €21
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
★ 4.9(2,284 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €21
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
★ 4.8(6,438 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €46
Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town
★ 4.7(9,154 reviews)· 1 hr
From €26
The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket
★ 4.6(739 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €23
The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour
★ 4.6(505 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €30
Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh
★ 4.3(2,949 reviews)· 1h 15m
From €25
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FAQs — Edinburgh in January
Based on real historical data (averaged over the last 3 years), expect highs around 7°C and lows around 2°C, with roughly 77mm of rain.