Edinburgh weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Edinburgh in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Edinburgh sits at 55°57′N 3°11′W in United Kingdom, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Edinburgh weather by month
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Places that feel like Edinburgh in october
Edinburgh weather — FAQ
Q01Which months are best for visiting Edinburgh?
Which months are best for visiting Edinburgh?
The best months to visit Edinburgh are June, July, August, September. August during the Fringe means 3000+ shows and 19-hour daylight, but book May for Beltane Fire Festival on Calton Hill without the accommodation gouge.
Q02Which month is warmest in Edinburgh?
Which month is warmest in Edinburgh?
July runs the highest averages in Edinburgh, with typical daytime highs of 19°C (65°F). 22C feels tropical here; Meadows fills with disposable BBQs, Portobello beach queue for gelato at S. Luca, and tenement flats become saunas.
Q03Which month is chilliest in Edinburgh?
Which month is chilliest in Edinburgh?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 6°C (43°F). January darkness by 3:45pm drives locals to Cafe Royal's oyster bar; Hogmanay street party sells out August prior at 400 pound tickets.
Q04When is the rainy season in Edinburgh?
When is the rainy season in Edinburgh?
December typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 99mm on average. Haar sea fog rolls off the Forth mid-morning and burns off by noon; actual rain is fine drizzle Scots call 'dreich' and ignore.
Q05How would you describe Edinburgh's weather?
How would you describe Edinburgh's weather?
Edinburgh, United Kingdom has mild summers, cold winters. The Old Town is a tourist stage set; locals live in Marchmont, Bruntsfield, and Leith. Cranachan and cullen skink are pub food, not fancy. Say 'Embra' not 'Edinburgh'. The Sunday Cramond causeway walk to the island is tide-dependent and people get stranded weekly. Fringe flyer culture: never take one you won't use, comedians remember faces. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.