When is the best time to go to Edinburgh
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Edinburgh, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Edinburgh
Edinburgh weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Edinburgh are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 66mm | 1.7hrs | 9.2hrs |
The weather in January in Edinburgh is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Edinburgh for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Edinburgh and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Edinburgh weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 48mm | 2.7hrs | 10.9hrs |
February in Edinburgh is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Edinburgh.
February is in the winter in Edinburgh and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Edinburgh weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 58mm | 3.5hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Edinburgh is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Edinburgh.
March is in the spring in Edinburgh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 46mm | 4.9hrs | 15.5hrs |
Edinburgh's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Edinburgh, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Edinburgh and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 57mm | 5.9hrs | 17.8hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Edinburgh and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Edinburgh, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Edinburgh and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 56mm | 6.3hrs | 9.2hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Edinburgh and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Edinburgh, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Edinburgh and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 62mm | 5.7hrs | 10.9hrs |
July in Edinburgh is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Edinburgh, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Edinburgh and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 70mm | 5.2hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Edinburgh is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Edinburgh, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Edinburgh and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 71mm | 4.1hrs | 15.5hrs |
Edinburgh's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Edinburgh.
September is in the fall / autumn in Edinburgh and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Edinburgh weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 73mm | 3.2hrs | 17.8hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Edinburgh and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Edinburgh.
October is in the fall / autumn in Edinburgh and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Edinburgh weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 70mm | 2.4hrs | 9.2hrs |
The climate in Edinburgh during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Edinburgh for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Edinburgh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Edinburgh weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 63mm | 1.5hrs | 10.9hrs |
December in Edinburgh is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Edinburgh for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Edinburgh and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Edinburgh weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 46mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 5.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 5.5°C 41.9°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 73mm 2.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 14.7°C 58.5°F |
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