When to go · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Best Time to Visit Edinburgh
Aim for June, August and April: that's when Edinburgh's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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June, August, April
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
March, July, September
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
December, January
Hottest is July (19°C)
Edinburgh weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6°C / 43°F | 2°C / 36°F | 73mm | cold, some rain |
| Feb | 8°C / 46°F | 3°C / 37°F | 84mm | cold, some rain |
| Mar | 9°C / 48°F | 3°C / 37°F | 67mm | cold, some rain |
| AprBEST | 10°C / 50°F | 3°C / 37°F | 47mm | cool, mostly dry |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 45°F | 79mm | cool, some rain |
| JunBEST | 18°C / 64°F | 11°C / 52°F | 49mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Jul | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 55°F | 92mm | mild, some rain |
| AugBEST | 18°C / 64°F | 12°C / 54°F | 70mm | mild, some rain |
| Sep | 17°C / 63°F | 11°C / 52°F | 99mm | mild, some rain |
| Oct | 13°C / 55°F | 9°C / 48°F | 141mm | cool, wet |
| Nov | 10°C / 50°F | 5°C / 41°F | 83mm | cool, some rain |
| Dec | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 37°F | 110mm | cold, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Edinburgh plans around the seasons for you.