Edinburgh Weather: Mixed Forecast Ahead for Capital and Eastern Scotland
It’s a bit of a meteorological rollercoaster this week for Edinburgh, Fife, and the East of Scotland, as the latest forecast paints a picture of shifting skies and unpredictable breezes.
After a grey and gusty start to the day, things are beginning to brighten up across much of the region. Early morning rain is clearing, particularly in the far north, making way for bursts of sunshine. Winds, though still noticeable, are easing slightly, especially away from the coasts.
“Windy in the far north with cloud and rain clearing in the morning, leaving sunny spells later. Elsewhere, it will be a breezy day with sunny spells and a chance for the odd shower.”
Residents across Edinburgh and the Lothians can expect occasional sunshine peeking through the clouds today, but keep an umbrella close, there’s still a slim chance of a rogue shower catching you out.
As we head into the night, things stay restless in the north-west. “Windy in the north-west with clear spells and the odd shower to start, then cloud and spells of rain will move in during the early hours.”
For the south and east, including Edinburgh, the evening promises clearer skies and a calmer atmosphere.
Looking to Friday, don’t expect much change in the breeze, winds remain a key feature. Cloud cover increases, particularly over northern parts of the country, bringing some patchy rain.
The central belt and south will fare better with a mix of sunshine, clouds, and the odd sprinkle.
“Tomorrow will be cloudy and windy across the north with patchy rain moving in from the west. Central and southern areas will have a mixture of sunny spells, variable cloud and the odd shower.”
As for the weekend? Pack for every season. Saturday begins with strong winds and rain in the north and west. Thankfully, those showers are set to ease off by afternoon. Down south, including the capital, things look more settled, with dry spells and even some sunshine expected to break through.
“Saturday will be windy across the north and west with rain in the morning, but it will turn patchier through the afternoon. Drier in the south and east with some sunny spells.”
Sunday may start off on a calm note, but don’t be fooled. An incoming system is expected to bring heavy rain from the west later in the day. By Monday, skies turn patchy again, with some rain lingering under a blanket of variable cloud.
“Sunday will have a dry start with variable cloud but an area of heavy rain will gradually move in from the west during the afternoon. Monday will have variable cloud and a few patches of rain.”
It’s the kind of weather that keeps you guessing, so whether you’re heading out for the Fringe, walking the Fife Coastal Path, or just planning your weekend in the garden, be prepared for a bit of everything.
