When to go to Edinburgh?
The Castle glowers down from its rock like a doorman who has decided you are not on the list, and one begins to suspect the eternal mist is included in the ticket price. The Royal Mile delivers tartan to the horizon and pubs where strangers become friends at a speed the whisky fully explains. Arthur's Seat, that smug lump of rock, will wait until you have recovered from Holyroodhouse.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Edinburgh, aim for June, August.
See also: Where to go in June? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Edinburgh
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9 | 60 | 5 | 47 |
| February | 4.6 | 78 | 6 | 46 |
| March | 6.6 | 83 | 6 | 53 |
| April | 8.5 | 83 | 8 | 58 |
| May | 9.6 | 93 | 12 | 61 |
| June | 12.0 | 55 | 14 | 74 |
| July | 10.2 | 100 | 15 | 65 |
| August | 10.3 | 75 | 15 | 68 |
| September | 7.6 | 90 | 13 | 58 |
| October | 5.2 | 128 | 11 | 45 |
| November | 4.1 | 80 | 7 | 45 |
| December | 2.4 | 118 | 5 | 37 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Edinburgh, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is June (about 55 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 15°C). Over the year, an average of 1,042 mm of rain falls, and 2 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Edinburgh?
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
Practical info
- Country: United Kingdom
- Airport: Edinburgh (EDI)
- Station: Edinburgh Waverley
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