The Lothians, Scotland, United Kingdom: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to The Lothians, Scotland, United Kingdom? If you're planning to go to The Lothians, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to The Lothians, Scotland, United Kingdom

Based on the climate and weather in The Lothians, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for The Lothians, Scotland, United Kingdom

Here are some general tips on what to wear in The Lothians, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly choice.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for The Lothians, Scotland, United Kingdom by month

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January

If you vacation in The Lothians during January, you will probably notice that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time. There is frost about half of the time.

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February

If you vacation in The Lothians during February, you may notice that it is cold. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time. There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

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March

March in The Lothians is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly. There is frost about a third of the time.

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April

If you vacation in The Lothians during April, you may notice that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally. There is frost once in a while.

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May

May is crisp. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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June

June in The Lothians can be chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C).

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July

Traveling to The Lothians in July, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

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August

August here is mild. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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September

September here can be chilly. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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October

If you visit The Lothians during October, you are likely to notice that it is chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

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November

November in The Lothians can be very chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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December

If you are traveling to The Lothians in December, you will notice that it can be brisk. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

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Activities for The Lothians, Scotland, United Kingdom

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for The Lothians.

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