Best Time to Visit Edinburgh for a City Trip | Weather by Month

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City Trips Potential

88/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, June

Avoid

January, February, December

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Weather

3°C – 15°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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Planning a city trip to Edinburgh?

The best time to visit Edinburgh for a city trip is July, August, June, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Edinburgh

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	30Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	3°	6°	87	16.8	90%	shoulder
February	35Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	7°	71	14	88%	shoulder
March	36Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	9°	62	13.7	82%	shoulder
April	48Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	12°	55	13	78%	shoulder
May	64Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	15°	63	13.1	77%	shoulder
June	80Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	17°	73	12.6	78%	shoulder
July	88Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	19°	72	13.6	79%	shoulder
August	86Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	19°	74	14.1	80%	shoulder
September	76Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	16°	74	13.9	83%	shoulder
October	56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	9°	13°	96	16.1	87%	shoulder
November	30Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	9°	91	16	90%	shoulder
December	31Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	4°	6°	87	15.1	90%	shoulder