Edinburgh Weather in August
United Kingdom · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high17°C (63°F)
Avg low11°C (51°F)
Rainfall94 mm (3.7 in)
RatingFair 5.7/10
Expect mild days in Edinburgh in August: the average high is 17°C (63°F) and the average low is 11°C (51°F). August is summer in United Kingdom. The month is moderately rainy, with about 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain spread over 18 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 14.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Edinburgh?
August is a fair time to visit Edinburgh (5.7/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in June to July and September.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 17°C (63°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 11°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (57°F) |
| Rainfall | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 18 |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Cloud cover | 76% |
| Daylight | 14.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.2 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Edinburgh in August
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Edinburgh weather in other months
Jan5°C / 2°C71 mmPoorFeb6°C / 2°C62 mmPoorMar8°C / 2°C64 mmPoorApr10°C / 4°C53 mmFairMay13°C / 6°C65 mmFairJun16°C / 9°C74 mmFairJul18°C / 11°C90 mmFairAug17°C / 11°C94 mmFairSep16°C / 9°C68 mmGoodOct12°C / 7°C92 mmPoorNov8°C / 4°C81 mmPoorDec6°C / 2°C79 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit EdinburghSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Malaga28°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Lisbon23°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Bordeaux28°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Funchal23°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Kyiv27°C · 45 mm · Excellent
- Samara28°C · 35 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Douglas16°C · 98 mm
- Manchester19°C · 88 mm
- Liverpool18°C · 85 mm
- Dublin18°C · 102 mm
- Birmingham21°C · 65 mm
- Galway19°C · 110 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.