Edinburgh weather forecast
UK towns · Scotland · 55.95°N 3.19°W
Edinburgh, in Scotland, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 18.3°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.8°C. The town sees roughly 1027mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8° | 2.8° | 76mm | 14 |
| Feb | 7.9° | 3.3° | 94mm | 15 |
| Mar | 9.1° | 3.3° | 75mm | 16 |
| Apr | 10.8° | 4° | 57mm | 12 |
| May | 14.4° | 7.8° | 89mm | 15 |
| Jun | 17.1° | 10.5° | 59mm | 13 |
| Jul | 18.3° | 12.1° | 93mm | 17 |
| Aug | 18.1° | 12.2° | 87mm | 14 |
| Sep | 16.4° | 10.5° | 80mm | 12 |
| Oct | 13° | 8.4° | 134mm | 19 |
| Nov | 9.8° | 5.3° | 72mm | 12 |
| Dec | 7.2° | 3.2° | 111mm | 16 |
Seasons in Edinburgh
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Edinburgh climb from 9.1°C in March to 14.4°C by May, while nights ease from 3.3°C to 7.8°C. The season brings around 221mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 17.8°C, peaking in July at 18.3°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (59mm over ~13 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Edinburgh gets roughly 17.3 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16.4°C in September to 9.8°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (134mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.1°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.8°C, daytime high 6.8°C). Expect about 45 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.7 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Edinburgh compares
| Edinburgh | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1027mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 175 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 17.8°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.1°C | 3.4°C |
Edinburgh is almost exactly in line with the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Edinburgh weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Edinburgh?
July is typically the warmest month in Edinburgh, with average daytime highs of 18.3°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 17.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Edinburgh?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 134mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days. April is typically the driest (57mm).
How much does it rain in Edinburgh per year?
Edinburgh receives roughly 1027mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 175 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Edinburgh?
Winter nights (December–February) in Edinburgh average around 3.1°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.8°C).
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Edinburgh. June is typically the driest of the warm months (59mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 18.3°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Edinburgh's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Edinburgh receives 1027mm of rain a year, almost exactly in line with the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 17.8°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.1°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Edinburgh?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Edinburgh averages 175 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (134mm) and April the driest (57mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Edinburgh?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.