East Lothian weather

The East Lothian weather guide shows monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for East Lothian, Scotland.

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East Lothian weather averages

Check the East Lothian weather averages for each month of the year including maximum daytime and minimum night-time temperatures, monthly rainfall, number of days with rain and average daily hours of sunshine for East Lothian, Scotland. The East Lothian weather averages shown below are for Bolton.

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East Lothian weather by month

Check the weather for East Lothian, Scotland for a particular month by selecting from the list below. The East Lothian monthly weather averages are for Bolton. This gives the best indication of what to expect from the weather months in advance.

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

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East Lothian weather in January

The average maximum daytime temperature in East Lothian (Bolton) in January is a cold 5°C (41°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 0°C (32°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in East Lothian (Bolton) during January.

• 5
  5°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 19
  19 days with some rainfall
• 0
  0°C min night temperature
• 88
  88 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 88 mm (3.5 inches) of rain normally falls in East Lothian (Bolton) during January with rain falling on 19 days of the month.

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East Lothian weather in February

The average maximum daytime temperature in East Lothian (Bolton) in February is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 0°C (32°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in East Lothian (Bolton) during February.

• 6
  6°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 16
  16 days with some rainfall
• 0
  0°C min night temperature
• 61
  61 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 61 mm (2.4 inches) of rain normally falls in East Lothian (Bolton) during February with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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East Lothian weather in March

The average maximum daytime temperature in East Lothian (Bolton) in March is a cold 7°C (45°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in East Lothian (Bolton) during March.

• 7
  7°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 18
  18 days with some rainfall
• 1
  1°C min night temperature
• 74
  74 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 74 mm (2.9 inches) of rain normally falls in East Lothian (Bolton) during March with rain falling on 18 days of the month.

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East Lothian weather in April

The average maximum daytime temperature in East Lothian (Bolton) in April is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in East Lothian (Bolton) during April.

• 10
  10°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 16
  16 days with some rainfall
• 3
  3°C min night temperature
• 55
  55 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 55 mm (2.2 inches) of rain normally falls in East Lothian (Bolton) during April with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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East Lothian weather in May

The average maximum daytime temperature in East Lothian (Bolton) in May is a cool 13°C (55°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 5°C (41°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in East Lothian (Bolton) during May.

• 13
  13°C max day temperature
• 6
  6 hours of sunshine per day
• 15
  15 days with some rainfall
• 5
  5°C min night temperature
• 66
  66 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 66 mm (2.6 inches) of rain normally falls in East Lothian (Bolton) during May with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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East Lothian weather in June

The average maximum daytime temperature in East Lothian (Bolton) in June is a comfortable 16°C (61°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in East Lothian (Bolton) during June.

• 16
  16°C max day temperature
• 6
  6 hours of sunshine per day
• 14
  14 days with some rainfall
• 8
  8°C min night temperature
• 56
  56 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 56 mm (2.2 inches) of rain normally falls in East Lothian (Bolton) during June with rain falling on 14 days of the month.

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East Lothian weather in July

The average maximum daytime temperature in East Lothian (Bolton) in July is a comfortable 18°C (64°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in East Lothian (Bolton) during July.

• 18
  18°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 15
  15 days with some rainfall
• 10
  10°C min night temperature
• 65
  65 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 65 mm (2.6 inches) of rain normally falls in East Lothian (Bolton) during July with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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East Lothian weather in August

The average maximum daytime temperature in East Lothian (Bolton) in August is a comfortable 18°C (64°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in East Lothian (Bolton) during August.

• 18
  18°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 16
  16 days with some rainfall
• 10
  10°C min night temperature
• 67
  67 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 67 mm (2.6 inches) of rain normally falls in East Lothian (Bolton) during August with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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East Lothian weather in September

The average maximum daytime temperature in East Lothian (Bolton) in September is a comfortable 15°C (59°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in East Lothian (Bolton) during September.

• 15
  15°C max day temperature
• 4
  4 hours of sunshine per day
• 16
  16 days with some rainfall
• 8
  8°C min night temperature
• 73
  73 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 73 mm (2.9 inches) of rain normally falls in East Lothian (Bolton) during September with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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East Lothian weather in October

The average maximum daytime temperature in East Lothian (Bolton) in October is a cool 12°C (54°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 5°C (41°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in East Lothian (Bolton) during October.

• 12
  12°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 18
  18 days with some rainfall
• 5
  5°C min night temperature
• 84
  84 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 84 mm (3.3 inches) of rain normally falls in East Lothian (Bolton) during October with rain falling on 18 days of the month.

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East Lothian weather in November

The average maximum daytime temperature in East Lothian (Bolton) in November is a cool 8°C (46°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in East Lothian (Bolton) during November.

• 8
  8°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 18
  18 days with some rainfall
• 3
  3°C min night temperature
• 84
  84 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 84 mm (3.3 inches) of rain normally falls in East Lothian (Bolton) during November with rain falling on 18 days of the month.

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East Lothian weather in December

The average maximum daytime temperature in East Lothian (Bolton) in December is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in East Lothian (Bolton) during December.

• 6
  6°C max day temperature
• 1
  1 hour of sunshine per day
• 19
  19 days with some rainfall
• 1
  1°C min night temperature
• 81
  81 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 81 mm (3.2 inches) of rain normally falls in East Lothian (Bolton) during December with rain falling on 19 days of the month.

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East Lothian destinations

Browse the destinations below to find a holiday weather guide to help you plan your next holiday to East Lothian. If you can't find the destination you are looking for, try the destination search.

Top destinations in East Lothian

• Aberlady
• Bolton
• Cockenzie
• Cockenzie and Port Seton
• Dirleton
• Drem
• Dunbar
• East Linton
• Garvald
• Gifford
• Gladsmuir
• Gullane
• Haddington
• Humbie
• Longniddry
• Macmerry
• Musselburgh
• North Berwick
• Ormiston
• Pencaitland
• Port Seton
• Prestonpans
• Stenton
• Tranent
• Whitecraig
• Whitekirk

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