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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: Ghostly Underground Vaults Tour
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Go on a thrilling ghost tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town that takes you underground to the Edinburgh Vaults. Join your cloaked guide on a journey to reveal the ghostly, unsettling, dark history of the city’s past and its people.
Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
Sightseeing Tours
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Enjoy a full day tour and experience some of the most dramatic scenery the Scottish Highlands has to offer. Spend time at mysterious Glencoe and have the chance to enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness and a visit to Urquhart Castle.
City Sightseeing Edinburgh: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Bus & Minivan Tours
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Hop-on to a City Sightseeing Edinburgh bus tour and enjoy unlimited hop on hop off for 24 hours. Discover sights such as Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket, as you travel on an open-top, double-decker bus with panoramic views of the city.
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Current Weather in Edinburgh
clear sky, -0.3 °CClouds: 0 % Wind: 7 mph WSW
Air Pressure: 998 hPa Humidity: 93 %
Air Pressure: 998 hPa Humidity: 93 %
Last updated: 24th Jan 2021, 06:38 pm
The next days …
| 25th Jan 2021 | 26th Jan 2021 | 27th Jan 2021 | 28th Jan 2021 | 29th Jan 2021 | 30th Jan 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 0 °C to 4 °C |  2 °C to 2 °C | 2 °C to 5 °C |  4 °C to 6 °C | 3 °C to 6 °C |  1 °C to 4 °C |
| 0 °C to 4 °C | 2 °C to 2 °C | 2 °C to 5 °C | 4 °C to 6 °C | 3 °C to 6 °C | 1 °C to 4 °C |
| Clouds: 56 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 89 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 4 % |
| No Precipitation | 0.11 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain | 0.61 in of rain | 0.26 in of rain | No Precipitation |
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
Loch Ness & The Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands Full-Day Tour
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Loch Lomond, Trossachs & Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh
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Distances to Edinburgh
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 330 mi | 3260 mi | 5150 mi |
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