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Dalkeith Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest today at 8° · coldest night Monday at -2°

The short of it: Dalkeith weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (45 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 2 °C (35 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (46 °F), low 2 °C (36 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 6.4 mm (0.25 in). Warnings in force: ice after rain, glass falling fast. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 03:15 local time.

DALKEITH, Sunday. — Light rain is the word from the Dalkeith station, with a high of 8° and a low of 2°. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of 10°. The wind keeps up from the SW at 30 km/h, gusting to 38 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 8°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 32 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Dalkeith runs from 3° at night to 10° by day, with some 62 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 19°, February the coldest at 1°, and August the wettest with 74 mm. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 8 h 17 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 234 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast7°2°20 km/h–
4 AMOvercast7°2°19 km/h–
5 AMOvercast7°2°18 km/h–
6 AMOvercast7°2°16 km/h–
7 AMOvercast7°2°13 km/h–
8 AMOvercast7°3°11 km/h–
9 AMOvercast7°4°9 km/h–
10 AMOvercast7°4°8 km/h–
11 AMOvercast7°5°7 km/h–
12 PMLight rain8°5°7 km/h0.1 mm
1 PMLight rain7°4°8 km/h0.5 mm
2 PMLight rain5°1°13 km/h1.5 mm
3 PMLight rain4°1°11 km/h1.0 mm
4 PMLight rain4°0°11 km/h0.9 mm
5 PMLight rain3°-2°13 km/h0.5 mm
6 PMLight rain3°-2°12 km/h0.8 mm
7 PMLight rain3°-2°9 km/h0.6 mm
8 PMLight rain3°-1°7 km/h0.2 mm
9 PMOvercast3°-1°6 km/h–
10 PMOvercast2°-1°6 km/h–
11 PMLight rain2°-2°7 km/h–
12 AMLight rain2°-2°8 km/h0.2 mm
1 AMLight rain1°-3°6 km/h0.1 mm
2 AMPartly cloudy0°-3°5 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): light rain, high 8°, low 2°, 6.1 mm of rain, gusts to 38 km/h. Sun up 7:48 AM, down 4:05 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today2°8°6.1 mm38 km/h8 h 17 min
Monday-2°2°0.3 mm25 km/h8 h 13 min
Tuesday1°5°❄ 2.1 cm + 17 mm33 km/h8 h 9 min
Wednesday3°6°3.6 mm36 km/h8 h 6 min
Thursday4°6°1.7 mm42 km/h8 h 2 min
Friday1°6°0.1 mm26 km/h7 h 59 min
Saturday1°7°0.2 mm40 km/h7 h 55 min

Warmest: today at 8°. Most snow: Tuesday, 2.1 cm of snow and 17 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 42 km/h.

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The Almanac · Dalkeith Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Dalkeith, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 8 min
Average wind
18 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 10°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Dalkeith in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Dalkeith by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°59 mm21 km/h7 h 35 min✦✦
February8°1°48 mm21 km/h9 h 30 min✦✦
March9°2°48 mm20 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April12°4°42 mm18 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
May15°6°48 mm17 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦
June17°9°64 mm16 km/h17 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
July19°11°68 mm14 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
August19°11°74 mm15 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
September17°9°55 mm17 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October13°6°72 mm17 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
November10°3°62 mm18 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦
December7°1°62 mm19 km/h7 h 0 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Dalkeith

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Dalkeith today?

Right now it is 7 °C (45 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 2 °C (35 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (46 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (36 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 6.6 mm (0.26 in) expected.

Will it rain in Dalkeith this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 32 mm (1.3 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Dalkeith?

Yes: ice after rain; glass falling fast. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Dalkeith?

July, with an average high of 19 °C (67 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 1 °C (35 °F). The wettest month is August, with 74 mm (2.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Dalkeith?

July and June. July brings highs near 19 °C (67 °F) and about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain; June highs near 17 °C (63 °F) and 64 mm (2.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Dalkeith?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 1 °C (35 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MayfieldScotland3 km SE9°3°82 mm
BonnyriggScotland3 km SW9°3°67 mm
MusselburghScotland6 km NNE10°4°58 mm
TranentScotland9 km NE9°3°68 mm
PrestonpansScotland9 km NE10°4°59 mm
EdinburghScotland10 km NW10°4°60 mm
PenicuikScotland12 km SW8°3°81 mm
Dalgety BayScotland24 km NW10°3°69 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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