The best time to visit Edinburgh
Month-by-month climate averages for Edinburgh, Scotland, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Edinburgh is usually June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Edinburgh is warmest in July (highs near 18°C) and coldest in February (lows around 2°C), with roughly 847 mm of precipitation across the year and October the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, July and August.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Edinburgh forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Edinburgh weather by month
what to expect in Edinburgh through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Edinburgh's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Edinburgh by season.