Best year time to visit City of Edinburgh

General weather information about City of Edinburgh

Average annual temperature is 9.8 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 24.9 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -5.3 °C

Number of sunny days: 89 days

Number of rainy days: 270 days

Number of snow days: 6 days

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* Weather data for City of Edinburgh United Kingdom is based on climate observations for 2026 year

City of Edinburgh air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)12.011.914.414.417.724.423.822.524.919.112.612.3
Average daytime temperature (°C)7.29.08.210.614.718.517.918.017.612.78.47.6
Average temperature (°C)5.06.75.47.511.315.014.915.114.410.46.35.7
Average night temperature (°C)3.04.02.64.17.710.911.912.211.28.14.03.5
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)-2.4-0.5-4.5-0.15.35.98.07.87.91.3-2.1-5.3

City of Edinburgh monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)8.010.013.015.017.017.017.016.013.011.09.07.0
Daylight mean duration (h)7.79.611.914.216.317.516.915.012.810.48.37.1
Daylight minimum duration (h)7.08.010.013.015.017.016.013.011.09.07.06.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)3.53.75.88.29.612.210.810.47.74.54.01.8
Precipitation (mm)664110368474914270114177101148
Sunny days5123101015049876
Rainy days231626202115312721232324
Snow days302000000001

City of Edinburgh - weather forecast by months

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Best time to visit City of Edinburgh:

The best time to visit City of Edinburgh during the most sunny months:

  • May — 9.6(h)
  • June — 12.2(h)
  • July — 10.8(h)
  • August — 10.4(h)

Months with the longest average daylight duration in City of Edinburgh:

  • May — 16.3(h)
  • June — 17.5(h)
  • July — 16.9(h)

The largest precipitation sum in City of Edinburgh is at

  • July — 142(mm)
  • October — 177(mm)
  • December — 148(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit City of Edinburgh?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit City of Edinburgh.
    What is the weather like in City of Edinburgh?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for City of Edinburgh by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does City of Edinburgh have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for City of Edinburgh throughout the year.