Edinburgh weather in August
Long-run climate averages for Edinburgh, Scotland in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In August, Edinburgh averages 18°C by day and 12°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.
August in Edinburgh averages a daytime high of 18°C and an overnight low of 12°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is among the three warmest months of the year here. Across the whole year Edinburgh sees roughly 1114 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Edinburgh forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Edinburgh weather by month
what to expect in Edinburgh through the yearHere 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.