Which is the hottest month in Edinburgh?

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

Which month has the most rain in Edinburgh?

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

When is it sunniest in Edinburgh?

The sunniest time of year in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

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

Best time to visit Edinburgh

Q: When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?

The best times to visit Edinburgh, Scotland are in June, July and August Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Edinburgh, Scotland are in June, July and August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?

The best times to visit Edinburgh, Scotland are in June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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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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