Sunshine and warm temperatures set to return to Edinburgh next week according to latest weather forecast

Sunshine and warmer temperatures are expected to return to Edinburgh next week, according to the latest BBC Weather forecast.

With temperatures dropping to highs of the mid-teens along with chillier nights and early mornings this week, and wind and rain hitting the capital in recent days, you’d be forgiven for thinking our long hot and sunny summer is over.

However, the latest BBC Weather forecast paints a more optimistic picture for next week, with temperatures hitting 20C early next week, and sunshine returning later in the week.

The Ross Fountain and Edinburgh Castle looked particularly fine in the sunshine this summer. | Iconic Media Group

Here is the latest five-day weather forecast for Edinburgh next week.

Monday, September 21

The week is expected to start on a wet note, with light rain showers until 9am, with the temperature rising from 13C at 8am to 17C by 11am. Cloud is expected to clear into the afternoon when the temperature will hit 20C by 5pm, thanks to sunny intervals from then until sunset at 7.15pm when cloud will return. A moderate breeze of up to 14mph is forecast.

Tuesday, September 22

The day is forecast to start with sunny intervals, and the temperature at a warm 16C at just 8am. Although cloud is expected to cover Edinburgh from noon for the rest of the day, the temperature is due to rise to 19C between 12pm and 5pm. It will then drop to 14C by 11pm. Light winds of up to 10mph are expected throughout Tuesday.

Wednesday, September 23

Wednesday is currently expected to be the wettest day of next week in Edinburgh, with light rain forecast from 9am until 10pm. A top temperature of 16C is forecast between 12pm and 3pm. A gentle breeze of between 4mph and 9mph is also expected. The temperature will drop to 11C by 10pm.

Sunbathers, pictured at George Square in Edinburgh soaking up the sunshine this summer, could return later this week when the sunshine returns to the Scottish capital. | Iconic Media

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Thursday, September 24

Sunny intervals are expected for most of Thursday, from 8am until 7pm, with drizzle forecast for the rest of the evening, and light rain from 11pm into the night. A gentle breeze of up to 11mph is forecast. The temperature will rise from just 10C at 8am to a high of 17C between 3pm and 5pm, dropping to 14C by 8pm, and staying at that temperature into the night.

Friday, September 25

Currently due to be the best day for weather in Edinburgh next week, the BBC is predicting sunny intervals from 8am until 3pm, and sunshine from 4pm until sunset just after 7pm, with clear skies expected throughout Friday night into Saturday. A moderate breeze of up to 13mph is forecast, with temperatures rising from 14C at 8am to 17C at 12pm, and staying that warm until 6pm when it will be 16C, dropping to 13C by 9pm.