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When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
In general the best time to visit Edinburgh is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July - August.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Edinburgh in different months
This is the average weather in Edinburgh for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 202 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 92 mm in October.
December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +2°C.
Climate in Edinburgh
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Edinburgh for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +13°C | +15°C | +21°C | +23°C | +27°C | +28°C | +30°C | +29°C | +25°C | +20°C | +16°C | +14°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +6°C | +7°C | +9°C | +11°C | +14°C | +16°C | +18°C | +18°C | +16°C | +12°C | +9°C | +7°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -16°C | -9°C | -9°C | -4°C | -1°C | +3°C | +6°C | +3°C | -1°C | -4°C | -8°C | -10°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +9°C | +9°C | +8°C | +10°C | +11°C | +14°C | +16°C | +16°C | +15°C | +15°C | +13°C | +11°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 81 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 85 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 79 | 67 | 76 | 65 | 80 | 83 | 87 | 91 | 73 | 92 | 79 | 88 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Edinburgh during the whole year:
The hottest month in Edinburgh is August with average maximum temperature going up to +18°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +2°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Edinburgh during the whole year:
Edinburgh achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +15°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +7°C in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Edinburgh looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Edinburgh is December with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 75%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Edinburgh during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 2 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 65 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 20 rainy days and 92 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Edinburgh during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edinburgh:
What is the hottest month in Edinburgh?
The hottest month in Edinburgh is August with average maximum temperature of +18°C.
What is the coldest month in Edinburgh?
The coldest month in Edinburgh is January with minimum temperatures of +2°C.
Is Edinburgh worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Edinburgh could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Edinburgh?
if you're looking to visit Edinburgh when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, August, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 65 mm of rain.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
Monthly weather in Edinburgh
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Edinburgh, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.