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 13°C, lows of 7°C, and approximately 13 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
Drier season: Jan–Nov Wetter season: Feb–Dec
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28 km/h
February (gusts 57)
Forecast for your trip dates
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Spring
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Summer
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Autumn
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Winter
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Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 3°C | 11d (64mm) | 3.2h | 85% Very Humid | 0.8 Low | | Good | View Details → |
| February | 8°C | 4°C | 14d (80mm) | 4.7h | 82% Very Humid | 1.6 Low | | Wet | View Details → |
| March | 10°C | 4°C | 13d (60mm) | 6.9h | 80% Very Humid | 3.4 Moderate | | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 12°C | 5°C | 12d (45mm) | 9.3h | 75% Humid | 5.7 High | | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 16°C | 8°C | 11d (57mm) | 10.4h | 77% Humid | 6.8 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 18°C | 11°C | 11d (50mm) | 10.8h | 76% Humid | 7.4 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 19°C | 12°C | 14d (73mm) | 9.7h | 79% Humid | 6.3 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 19°C | 12°C | 13d (69mm) | 9.1h | 80% Very Humid | 5.4 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 17°C | 10°C | 11d (66mm) | 7.3h | 81% Very Humid | 3.8 Moderate | | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 13°C | 8°C | 16d (113mm) | 4.6h | 84% Very Humid | 1.8 Low | | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 10°C | 5°C | 12d (77mm) | 3.5h | 85% Very Humid | 1 Low | | Good | View Details → |
| December | 8°C | 4°C | 16d (99mm) | 2.3h | 87% Very Humid | 0.5 Low | | 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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