Best Time to Visit Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 15.1°C / 59.2°F) and driest (April, 42 mm / 1.7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–August; the wetter half falls in September–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 3.5°C / 38.3°F in January to 15.1°C / 59.2°F in July, with rainfall from 42 mm / 1.7 in (April) to 68 mm / 2.7 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Edinburgh's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 15.1°C59.2°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| August | 14.8°C58.6°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| June | 13.1°C55.6°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
No month at Edinburgh matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
Edinburgh doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on April (driest, ~42 mm / 1.7 in) and July (warmest, 15.1°C / 59.2°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United Kingdom's national average.
When is the rainy season in Edinburgh?
The rainy season at Edinburgh, Edinburgh runs through September–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 57 mm / 2.2 in. The wettest single month is October (68 mm / 2.7 in).
What is the driest month in Edinburgh?
The driest month in Edinburgh is April, averaging about 42 mm / 1.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 7.2°C / 45°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Edinburgh?
The least comfortable months for travel to Edinburgh — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 68 mm / 2.7 in in October, and the coldest month averages 3.5°C / 38.3°F.
Is Edinburgh climate different from United Kingdom overall?
Yes, usually. Our Edinburgh figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United Kingdom figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Edinburgh specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.