When to go
The Best Time to Visit Edinburgh
Month-by-month climate data for Edinburgh, United Kingdom — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Warmest in Edinburgh: Jul (18°C / 64°F) · Coolest: Jan (7°C / 45°F) · Wettest: Oct (~19 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Edinburgh climate, month by month
January
7° / 3°C
~14 rain days
Tough
February
8° / 3°C
~15 rain days
Tough
March
9° / 3°C
~16 rain days
Fair
April
11° / 4°C
~12 rain days
Fair
May
14° / 8°C
~15 rain days
Good
June
17° / 10°C
~13 rain days
Good
July
18° / 12°C
~17 rain days
Good
August
18° / 12°C
~14 rain days
Good
September
16° / 10°C
~12 rain days
Good
October
13° / 8°C
~19 rain days
Fair
November
10° / 5°C
~12 rain days
Fair
December
7° / 3°C
~16 rain days
Tough
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