Pack or skip
Winter coat for Edinburgh in January
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 34°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Edinburgh in January averages highs of 45°F, lows of 34°F, 16 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 34°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.