Edinburgh Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Edinburgh, United Kingdom has cool weather year-round. The best time to visit is July (score: 68/100). Annual average high: 11.6°C, total rainfall: 821mm.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
68
July is the best month to visit Edinburgh with a travel score of 68/100 (Good).
Expect highs of 17.9°C, 14 rain days, and 10.1 hours of daily sunshine.
View July weather details →Travel Score by Month
37
Jan
43
Feb
49
Mar
59
Apr
63
May
68
Jun
68
Jul
68
Aug
63
Sep
50
Oct
43
Nov
37
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Edinburgh each month?
11.6°C
Avg High
6.3°C
Avg Low
821mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Edinburgh get?
Edinburgh receives 821mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically October with 86mm, while April is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Edinburgh?
January
37
6°C
Low: 2°C
13 rain days
Poor
February
43
7°C
Low: 2°C
12 rain days
Mixed
March
49
8°C
Low: 3°C
12 rain days
Mixed
April
59
11°C
Low: 4°C
11 rain days
Mixed
May
63
13°C
Low: 7°C
13 rain days
Good
June
68
16°C
Low: 10°C
12 rain days
Good
July
Best time to visit68
18°C
Low: 12°C
14 rain days
Good
August
68
18°C
Low: 12°C
12 rain days
Good
September
63
16°C
Low: 10°C
11 rain days
Good
October
50
12°C
Low: 8°C
13 rain days
Mixed
November
43
9°C
Low: 5°C
13 rain days
Mixed
December
37
6°C
Low: 2°C
13 rain days
Poor
Compare Edinburgh
Popular comparisons:
🎉Planning a Trip to United Kingdom?
Check public holidays and long weekends before you book.
What cities are near Edinburgh?
Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31