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Seasonal Guide: The 10 pieces you need to pack for a trip to Edinburgh in the winter
Outfits for Travel Packing Guides
We hope you enjoy this seasonal packing guide. To stay on-trend, each of our packing guides at Outfits for Travel is developed at the beginning of each season and updated throughout the year to ensure you can buy each item. We hope you love the guides as much as we do! Big hugs, much love! xo, OFT
Outfits for Travel Packing Guides
We hope you enjoy this seasonal packing guide. To stay on-trend, each of our packing guides at Outfits for Travel is developed at the beginning of each season and updated throughout the year to ensure you can buy each item. We hope you love the guides as much as we do! Big hugs, much love! xo, OFTWhat to Pack for Edinburgh in the Winter
We developed this 10-piece packing list to help you choose what to wear to Edinburgh in the winter. And this Edinburgh packing list is filled with some of the hottest winter trends. Think beautiful burgundy items, warm wool pieces and cozy scarves. And when worn together, these help to create some really cool looks for Edinburgh this winter. Check out these and the rest of the amazing items in our 10-piece packing list below for your Edinburgh packing needs!
What to Do in Edinburgh in the Winter
While visiting Edinburgh in the winter, consider visiting Edinburgh Castle for afternoon tea. Edinburgh is also host to a 3-day Hogmanay Festival (Hogmanay is the Scottish word for New Year’s Eve). Make reservations to stay at The Balmoral and delight in their many seasonal offerings including their festive afternoon tea.
Next, we discuss the weather in Edinburgh in the winter and how to pack your travel bag accordingly.
How to Pack for Edinburgh in the Winter
Edinburth Winter Weather
The average high temperatures for Edinburgh in the winter tend to hover in the mid-40s. While winter low temperature averages in Edinburgh often sit in the low-30s. Be sure to pack items that will keep you extra warm like a shearling jacket and a knit hat. And bring a casual pair of jeans (we love these styles from Moussy) as well as a comfortable pair of water-resistant booties if you plan on doing any exploring in the city. Below we have included a detailed monthly list of the the average high and low temperatures for Edinburgh in the winter.
- December Average Temperature (°F)
- High 44.4
- Low 33.6
- January Average Temperature (°F)
- High 43.2
- Low 32.5
- February Average Temperature (°F)
- High 43.7
- Low 32
This average weather list was adapted from The Best Times to Visit Edinburgh article by U.S. News.
Featured below are 10 pieces to help you create chic, stylish and comfortable travel outfits for a winter vacation to Edinburgh, Scotland.
WHAT TO WEAR TO EDINBURGH IN THE WINTER
EDINBURGH PACKING GUIDE
THE 10 PIECES YOU NEED TO PACK FOR A TRIP TO EDINBURGH IN THE WINTER
Crossbody Bag | Distressed Jeans | Cashmere Bodysuit | Cozy Scarf | Knit Beanie | Warm Jacket | Lace-Up Boots | Black Jeans | Stylish Trainers | Oversized Sweater
Finding what to wear to Edinburgh in the winter is so fun. It’s a brilliant city brimming with history. The winter weather will most likely be cold, and layering will be essential. So whether you’re packing winter outfits for December, January or February, refer back to our Edinburgh packing list with lots of fun pieces for your winter weather travel needs!
