Best time to visit Edinburgh

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When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?

The best time to visit Edinburgh is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Edinburgh6
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Edinburgh6
    Feb
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Edinburgh8
    Mar
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Edinburgh11
    Apr
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Edinburgh14
    May
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Edinburgh17
    Jun
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Edinburgh18
    Jul
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Edinburgh18
    Aug
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Edinburgh16
    Sep
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Edinburgh13
    Oct
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Edinburgh8
    Nov
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Edinburgh6
    Dec

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The weather guide for Scotland (Edinburgh) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Edinburgh?

The hottest time of year in Edinburgh is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 18°C.

Which month has the most rain in Edinburgh?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Edinburgh with 73mm on average. There are normally 18 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Edinburgh?

The sunniest time of year in Edinburgh is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 33% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Edinburgh?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Edinburgh in August when the water temperature reaches 14°C.

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