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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Edinburgh for your holiday.
Climate Overview
1 °C to 20 °C
7 °C to 15 °C
1.81 – 3.07 in (13 – 18 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Best Time to Visit Edinburgh: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 5 °C Water max. 8 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 6 °C Water max. 7 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 10 °C Water max. 7 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 11 °C Water max. 8 °C | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Edinburgh | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Edinburgh |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Edinburgh | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Edinburgh | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Edinburgh | OctoberOct MaximumMax. 13 °C Water max. 13 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 9 °C Water max. 11 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 7 °C Water max. 9 °C |
Climate Chart Edinburgh
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Edinburgh
In the following, you will find the climate table for Edinburgh, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 5° | 6° | 10° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 20° | 16° | 13° | 9° | 7° |
| Night Temperature | 1° | 1° | 2° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 3° | 2° |
| Water Temperature | 8° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 11° | 9° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.8 | 2.2 | 2.56 | 1.81 | 2.09 | 2.32 | 2.6 | 2.28 | 2.83 | 3.07 | 2.87 | 2.76 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 9 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (16 °C)
Coldest month: January (3 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 15 °C. Bathing would be very uncomfortable.
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 30.2 inch on 182 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, August is the sunniest month with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 5.4 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour
Outdoor activities
from 77 $ »
Our 1-day tour from Edinburgh takes in some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland. This coach tour visits lovely Loch Ness, haunting Glencoe, and has options for a relaxing cruise across the loch.
Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer
Entry tickets
from 8 $ »
Pre-book a bus ticket for easy transfers to/from Edinburgh Airport. Hop aboard just outside the airport terminal and enjoy frequent bus departures, comfortable seating, and WiFi onboard.
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Walking tours
from 54 $ »
Explore one of the most important fortresses in Scotland’s history with this ticket to Edinburgh Castle. Visit the Great Hall and discover the castle’s action-packed past on a guided walking tour.
More attractions
Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour | Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets | From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour | Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Tour | Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Highlands Day Tour | Edinburgh: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour | Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Edinburgh
broken clouds, 8.8 °CClouds: 75 % Wind: 11 mph O
Air Pressure: 1031 hPa Humidity: 82 %
Air Pressure: 1031 hPa Humidity: 82 %
Last updated: 5th Nov 2026, 05:04 pm
The next days …
| 6th Nov 2026 | 7th Nov 2026 | 8th Nov 2026 | 9th Nov 2026 | 10th Nov 2026 | 11th Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 5 °C to 11 °C | 8 °C to 11 °C | 7 °C to 10 °C | 5 °C to 8 °C | 3 °C to 5 °C | 3 °C to 10 °C |
| 5 °C to 11 °C | 8 °C to 11 °C | 7 °C to 10 °C | 5 °C to 8 °C | 3 °C to 5 °C | 3 °C to 10 °C |
| Clouds: 89 % | Clouds: 93 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 68 % | Clouds: 97 % | Clouds: 96 % |
| 0 in of rain | 0.03 in of rain | 0.1 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.01 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Scotland: Regions
Edinburgh is part of the holiday destination Scotland. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Scotland |
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Hottest Month
July: 20 °C
Day Temperature
July: 20 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
January: 1 °C
Night Temperature
January: 1 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
October: 3.07 in
Rain
October: 3.07 inRain
Driest Month
April: 1.81 in
Rain
April: 1.81 inRain
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 15 °C
Water Temperature
August: 15 °CWater Temperature
Sunniest Month
August: 10 hours/day
Sunshine
August: 10 hours/daySunshine
Activities and Attractions
Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting
For adults
from 33 $ »
Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket
Tours
from 29 $ »
From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Highlands Tour
Sightseeing on wheels
from 60 $ »
Distances to Edinburgh
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 330 mi | 3260 mi | 5150 mi |
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