Best Time to Visit Edinburgh
United Kingdom · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, June to July and September is the best time to visit Edinburgh. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 18°C (64°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 2°C (35°F). Rain is heaviest in August, at about 94 mm (3.7 in), and lightest in April, at 53 mm (2.1 in). December is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the cold.
Edinburgh weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C 42°F | 2°C 35°F | 71 mm | 16 | 94% | 1.8 | Poor 2.4 |
| February | 6°C 43°F | 2°C 35°F | 62 mm | 14 | 92% | 2.4 | Poor 3.2 |
| March | 8°C 46°F | 2°C 36°F | 64 mm | 15 | 89% | 3 | Poor 3.6 |
| April | 10°C 50°F | 4°C 38°F | 53 mm | 11 | 85% | 4.1 | Fair 5.5 |
| May | 13°C 56°F | 6°C 43°F | 65 mm | 15 | 83% | 4.6 | Fair 5.6 |
| June | 16°C 61°F | 9°C 49°F | 74 mm | 15 | 83% | 4 | Fair 6.2 |
| July | 18°C 64°F | 11°C 52°F | 90 mm | 18 | 84% | 4.3 | Fair 5.9 |
| August | 17°C 63°F | 11°C 51°F | 94 mm | 18 | 85% | 3.9 | Fair 5.7 |
| September | 16°C 60°F | 9°C 49°F | 68 mm | 14 | 87% | 3.4 | Good 6.6 |
| October | 12°C 54°F | 7°C 45°F | 92 mm | 17 | 90% | 2.8 | Poor 4.1 |
| November | 8°C 47°F | 4°C 39°F | 81 mm | 17 | 93% | 2.2 | Poor 3 |
| December | 6°C 43°F | 2°C 36°F | 79 mm | 17 | 94% | 1.7 | Poor 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
The best time to visit Edinburgh is June to July and September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Edinburgh?
July is the hottest month in Edinburgh, with an average high of 18°C (64°F).
What is the coldest month in Edinburgh?
January is the coldest month in Edinburgh, with an average low of 2°C (35°F).
What is the rainiest month in Edinburgh?
August is the wettest month, with about 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain. April is the driest, with 53 mm (2.1 in).
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