Climate of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Point-value climate at Edinburgh (Edinburgh, United Kingdom). Population approximately 504,966.
Located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Edinburgh has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 504,966. Monthly average temperatures range from 3.5°C / 38.3°F in January to 15.1°C / 59.2°F in July, with rainfall varying from 42 mm / 1.7 in (April) to 68 mm / 2.7 in (October) — about 668 mm / 26.3 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Edinburgh's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5°C38.3°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| February | 3.8°C38.8°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| March | 5.5°C41.9°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| April | 7.2°C45°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| May | 10.2°C50.4°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| June | 13.1°C55.6°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 15.1°C59.2°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| August | 14.8°C58.6°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| September | 12.3°C54.1°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| October | 9.3°C48.7°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| November | 6°C42.8°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| December | 4.3°C39.7°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
Edinburgh does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Edinburgh's warmest month is July at an average of 15.1°C / 59.2°F, and its driest month is April with about 42 mm / 1.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Edinburgh?
Edinburgh, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.5°C / 38.3°F in January to 15.1°C / 59.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 668 mm / 26.3 in, with the wettest month being October (68 mm / 2.7 in) and the driest April (42 mm / 1.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Edinburgh in July?
The average temperature in Edinburgh in July is 15.1°C / 59.2°F, with rainfall of about 57 mm / 2.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Edinburgh?
The driest month in Edinburgh is April, with about 42 mm / 1.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 7.2°C / 45°F.
When is the wettest month in Edinburgh?
The wettest month in Edinburgh is October, with approximately 68 mm / 2.7 in of average monthly rainfall.