The capital - along with other parts of Scotland - awoke to some not so great weather this morning.
As predicted by the Met Office, the downpours started early with it set to last most of the day.
So how long is the rain expected to last and can we expect any good weather soon?
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According to the Met Office, much of the heavy rain is set to last until 3pm on Friday (September 30) with the chance of precipitation as much as 90 per cent.
This later reduces significantly to less than five per cent as we approach midnight with the rain calming down at around 5pm.
The weather tomorrow is set to be better with showers expected at 12pm, and another heavy shower set to occur between 3pm until 5pm.
October 1 (Saturday) should be when the rain stops with Sunday set to look a bit brighter with less than a five per cent chance of rain. And you'll be glad to know that there is a sunny spell or two expected throughout Sunday (October 2) from around 10am until 1pm.
So what does the weather look like for the week ahead? Here's what the Met Office has predicted...
Met Office: Edinburgh five day weather forecast
Today:
Wet, windy morning with persistent and, especially across western hills, heavy rain, and strong southerly winds, with coastal gales. Brighter, showery but less windy conditions spread east during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 16C.
Tonight:
Occasional showers continue throughout the night, particularly over western parts, these will be interspersed with clear spells. Winds ease moderate to fresh south-westerly from the evening. Minimum temperature 9C.
Saturday:
Sunny spells and occasionally heavy, perhaps thundery, showers Saturday. South-westerly winds fresh stay fresh to strong while turning westerly later. Maximum temperature 15C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Mainly dry with sunny spells Sunday, but after a dry Monday morning cloud and outbreaks of rain spread northeast. Rain clears to scattered showers with brief bright spells Tuesday. day weather warning
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