Edinburgh, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 13 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.3°C (2.3°F) across the available records.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Nov 
Wetter season: Mar–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.6/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 12°C / 6°C
Feels Like 9°C / 3°C
Rainy Days 13
Rainfall 68 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 83%
Wind Speed 22 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 5 days
Hottest Month
18°C
July
Avg Low12°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
2°C
January
Avg High6°C
Rain12days
Driest Month
10days
May
Avg High15°C
Avg Low7°C
Windiest Month
26 km/h
February (Gusts 54)
Sea Temperature
6°C – 16°C
Warmest water: August (
16.1°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:28
Daylight 17.6h
Sunset 22:02
Live conditions—
Edinburgh on the map · live conditions
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Edinburgh
- Population
- 515K
- Coordinates
- 55.95°, -3.20°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 13 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 6°C / 2°C . Feb: 7°C / 2°C . Mar: 9°C / 3°C . Apr: 11°C / 4°C . May: 15°C / 7°C . Jun: 17°C / 10°C . Jul: 18°C / 12°C . Aug: 18°C / 12°C . Sep: 16°C / 10°C . Oct: 12°C / 8°C . Nov: 9°C / 4°C . Dec: 7°C / 3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 67 mm. Feb: 71 mm. Mar: 66 mm. Apr: 46 mm. May: 50 mm. Jun: 62 mm. Jul: 71 mm. Aug: 71 mm. Sep: 65 mm. Oct: 90 mm. Nov: 73 mm. Dec: 81 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 87%. Feb: 84%. Mar: 82%. Apr: 78%. May: 78%. Jun: 78%. Jul: 80%. Aug: 81%. Sep: 82%. Oct: 85%. Nov: 87%. Dec: 89%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 24 km/h . Feb: 26 km/h . Mar: 22 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 19 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 21 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 23 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 3h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 7h. Oct: 5h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 2h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 6°C . Feb: 6°C . Mar: 7°C . Apr: 9°C . May: 13°C . Jun: 15°C . Jul: 15°C . Aug: 16°C . Sep: 15°C . Oct: 12°C . Nov: 9°C . Dec: 7°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 3. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 5 days. Feb: 4 days. Mar: 3 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.3°C (2.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 19°C | Jul · 18°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 1°C | Jan · 2°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 133 mm | Oct · 90 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 24 km/h | Feb · 26 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Fair June best
Good July best
Good August best
Good September best
Good October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 2°C | 2°C / -2°C | 12days (67 mm) Wet | 3.1h Poor | 87% Very Muggy | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 7°C / 2°C | 3°C / -2°C | 13days (71 mm) Wet | 4.8h Fair | 84% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 9°C / 3°C | 5°C / -1°C | 14days (66 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 82% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / 4°C | 7°C / 0°C | 11days (46 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 78% Humid | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 15°C / 7°C | 12°C / 5°C | 10days (50 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 78% Humid | 5.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 17°C / 10°C | 15°C / 8°C | 12days (62 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 78% Humid | 5.7 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 18°C / 12°C | 17°C / 10°C | 14days (71 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 80% Humid | 5.2 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 18°C / 12°C | 16°C / 10°C | 13days (71 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 81% Humid | 4.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| September best | 16°C / 10°C | 14°C / 8°C | 12days (65 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 82% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 8°C | 9°C / 5°C | 14days (90 mm) Wet | 4.9h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.9 Low | Fair | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 4°C | 5°C / 1°C | 13days (73 mm) Wet | 3.7h Poor | 87% Very Muggy | 1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 7°C / 3°C | 3°C / -1°C | 14days (81 mm) Wet | 2.3h Poor | 89% Very Muggy | 0.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Edinburgh are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Edinburgh, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Edinburgh is July, with average daytime highs of 18°C (65°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Edinburgh is January, with average overnight lows of 2°C (35°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Edinburgh is October, averaging 90mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Edinburgh runs through March, July, October, December, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Edinburgh.
Edinburgh receives approximately 81 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Edinburgh.
The least favorable months to visit Edinburgh are January, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Edinburgh is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Edinburgh is 83%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 11°C (52°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Edinburgh receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 4 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 5 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Edinburgh are 22 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 26 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 54 km/h / 33 mph).
Edinburgh averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 72%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Edinburgh is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Edinburgh has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Edinburgh ranges from 3°C (37°F) to 9°C (48°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Edinburgh. It earns a climate score of 7/10 with Good.
For June in Edinburgh, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 17°C (62°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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