Edinburgh

What is the climate like in Edinburgh?

The best time to visit Edinburgh is typically June, the year's most comfortable month (6.1/10). Edinburgh is warmest in July, when daily highs average 66°F (19°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 36°F (2°C). The wettest month is typically October and the driest is April; the year sees roughly 34 in (870 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune — the year's comfort peak (6.1/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 66°F (19°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 36°F (2°C)
• Wettest monthOctober (3.7 in (95 mm))
• Driest monthApril (2.0 in (50 mm))
• Annual precipitation34 in (870 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromEdinburgh: Royal Botanic Garde, 2 km away (1959-2026)