Edinburgh: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Edinburgh. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Edinburgh has a cool climate with average yearly highs of 12°C, lows of 7°C, and approximately 15 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Edinburgh is during May, June, July, August, September, when weather is pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities
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Forecast for your trip dates
Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 5°C | 14 | Wet |
| February | 7°C | 3°C | 20 | Wet |
| March | 8°C | 3°C | 14 | Wet |
| April | 12°C | 4°C | 3 | Good |
| May | 15°C | 7°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 16°C | 10°C | 21 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 17°C | 11°C | 15 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 17°C | 12°C | 16 | Excellent (best) |
| September | 16°C | 10°C | 10 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 12°C | 7°C | 22 | Wet |
| November | 10°C | 6°C | 15 | Wet |
| December | 7°C | 3°C | 18 | Wet |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Rainy days: 17 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 12°C
Low: 5°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 17°C
Low: 11°C
Rainy days: 17 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 13°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 16 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 8°C | 5°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 7°C | 3°C | 20 | Wet | View Details → |
| March | 8°C | 3°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 12°C | 4°C | 3 | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 15°C | 7°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 16°C | 10°C | 21 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 17°C | 11°C | 15 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 17°C | 12°C | 16 | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 16°C | 10°C | 10 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 12°C | 7°C | 22 | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 10°C | 6°C | 15 | Wet | View Details → |
| December | 7°C | 3°C | 18 | Wet | View Details → |
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Scotland's capital of castles and cobbled closes, with Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, rich literary heritage, and sweeping views from volcanic hills.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Edinburgh have?
Edinburgh has a Cool climate with average yearly temperatures of 12°C (highs) and 7°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
The best time to visit Edinburgh is during May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures average around 15°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Edinburgh?
The hottest month in Edinburgh is July with average highs of 17°C, while the coldest is February with average lows of 3°C.
When is the rainy season in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh sees the most rain in October (22 rainy days), while April is the driest month (3 rainy days).
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