Craigleith Weather Forecast, East Lothian

Today 23 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

For many it will be a largely dry and cloudy day but with a few spots of light rain or drizzle possible in the east. Some brief, brighter spells possible at times in the west. Maximum Temperature 9C.

Tonight 23 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

A dry evening and mostly cloudy, perhaps a few clear spells forming over Galloway. Remaining dry overnight with cloud breaking up and longer clear spells developing, mainly in the west. Minimum Temperature 2C.

Wed 24 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

It will be a dry day overall with some patchy cloud but plenty of long sunny spells for many, cloudier however in the east. Light winds. Maximum Temperature 7C.

Thu 25 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

High pressure will bring settled and largely dry conditions. Variable cloud with some long clear and sunny spells. Winds mostly light. Becoming colder.

Fri 26 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

High pressure will bring settled and largely dry conditions. Variable cloud with some long clear and sunny spells. Winds mostly light. Becoming colder.

Sat 27 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

High pressure will bring settled and largely dry conditions. Variable cloud with some long clear and sunny spells. Winds mostly light. Becoming colder.

Sun 28 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

High pressure is likely to dominate across the UK at the start of this period and through to the end of the year. This means that weather conditions will be largely settled and for many places it will remain dry. It may often be rather cloudy, but any rainfall that does develop is expected to be light with overall accumulations small. Winds will mostly be light with temperatures close to or slightly below normal. Into 2026, little change is anticipated through the first week of January, with settled and mainly dry conditions continuing for many parts of the UK. However, there is a small chance that more unsettled, wetter and milder weather could develop at times, particularly in the north.

Mon 29 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

High pressure is likely to dominate across the UK at the start of this period and through to the end of the year. This means that weather conditions will be largely settled and for many places it will remain dry. It may often be rather cloudy, but any rainfall that does develop is expected to be light with overall accumulations small. Winds will mostly be light with temperatures close to or slightly below normal. Into 2026, little change is anticipated through the first week of January, with settled and mainly dry conditions continuing for many parts of the UK. However, there is a small chance that more unsettled, wetter and milder weather could develop at times, particularly in the north.

Craigleith Weather Forecast

Today 23 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

Tonight 23 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

Wed 24 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

Thu 25 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

Fri 26 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

Sat 27 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

Sun 28 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

Mon 29 Dec South West Scotland and Lothian Borders

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Craigleith Temperature Statistics

December Temperature

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Lowest 11 January, 2025

Average 2025

Highest 14 August, 2025

Lowest 21 November, 2025

Average November

Highest 3 November, 2025

Lowest 17 December, 2025

Average December

Highest 9 December, 2025

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