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.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Edinburgh— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
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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