Best time to visit Scotland

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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Scotland. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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When is the best time to visit Scotland?

The best time to visit Scotland (Edinburgh) is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Scotland (Edinburgh)6
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Scotland (Edinburgh)6
    Feb
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Scotland (Edinburgh)8
    Mar
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Scotland (Edinburgh)11
    Apr
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Scotland (Edinburgh)14
    May
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Scotland (Edinburgh)17
    Jun
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Scotland (Edinburgh)18
    Jul
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Scotland (Edinburgh)18
    Aug
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Scotland (Edinburgh)16
    Sep
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Scotland (Edinburgh)13
    Oct
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Scotland (Edinburgh)8
    Nov
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Scotland (Edinburgh)6
    Dec

Which is the hottest month in Scotland?

The hottest time of year in Edinburgh, Scotland is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 18°C.

Which month has the most rain in Scotland?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Edinburgh, Scotland with 73mm on average. There are normally 18 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Scotland?

The sunniest time of year in Edinburgh, Scotland is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 33% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Scotland?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Edinburgh, Scotland in August when the water temperature reaches 14°C.

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The weather guide for Scotland (Edinburgh) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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