Edinburgh, ScotlandQuick decision
When to visit Edinburgh?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
10°C–16°C in June
🌧 Least rain
47% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (47%)
📅 Best score
7.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Edinburgh FestivalAugust — world's largest arts festival, 4,000 shows.
Castle & Royal MileYear-round — Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood, Scotch whisky.
Arthur's SeatMay–September — extinct volcano in the city centre, panoramic views.
Pubs & WhiskyYear-round — Scotch Whisky Experience, historic pub crawl.
FamilyJuly–August — Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Zoo, Fringe festival.
BudgetNovember–March — hotels often cheaper, free museums, Christmas markets.
Monthly climate data
Edinburgh weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 6°C | 42% | 2.4 | 3.4h | 2.4/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 2°C | 7°C | 48% | 2.7 | 5.3h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 9°C | 47% | 2.4 | 6.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 4°C | 11°C | 38% | 1.7 | 10.4h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 8°C | 14°C | 40% | 2.2 | 11.3h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 10°C | 16°C | 47% | 2.6 | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 12°C | 18°C | 53% | 2.9 | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 12°C | 18°C | 47% | 2.6 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 10°C | 16°C | 46% | 2.6 | 8.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 12°C | 52% | 3.2 | 5.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 9°C | 47% | 2.7 | 4.5h | 3.4/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 7°C | 47% | 3.0 | 2.2h | 1.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 11°C, 42% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 17°C, 49% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 48% rainy days, 5.9h sunshine/day. Score: 4.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°C, 46% rainy days, 3.6h sunshine/day. Score: 2.4/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 47% rainy days and 16°C. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
December is the wettest month with 47% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 16°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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