Edinburgh Castle Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Edinburgh Castle: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Edinburgh Castle month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 6° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 8° | 3° | 63 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 10° | 4° | 68 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 12° | 5° | 72 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 16° | 8° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 17° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 19° | 12° | 82 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 19° | 12° | 51 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 16° | 10° | 82 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 13° | 8° | 123 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 9° | 5° | 99 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 8° | 4° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Edinburgh Castle
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Edinburgh Castle compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Edinburgh Castle.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town | 1 km | 10°C | about the same | 1000 mm |
| Old and New Towns of Edinburgh | 1 km | 10°C | about the same | 1000 mm |
| Greater Glasgow | 66 km | 10°C | about the same | 1231 mm |
| Glasgow | 66 km | 10°C | about the same | 1231 mm |
| Northumberland | 108 km | 9°C | 1°C cooler | 954 mm |
Best time til visit Edinburgh Castle
Go in júní, júlí and ágúst. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, nóvember and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Edinburgh Castle
Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 18°C is 2°C above the 16°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Vindhviður til 57 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 57 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, nóvember and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Edinburgh Castle is a tourist attraction in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is a landmark known for a fortress on volcanic rock.
Núna er hitinn 15°C (59°F) in Edinburgh Castle með drizzle. Hitinn finnst vera 12°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 14°C til 18°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - sæmilegt — skipuleggðu eftir veðri.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Edinburgh Castle is júní, júlí and ágúst. Loftslagið er temperate. janúar, nóvember and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 19°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near 2°C.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 343 km away. Nearby highlights include Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Lake District National Park, Loch Ness and Isle of Skye.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 18°C is 2°C above the 16°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 9 AM til 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Edinburgh Castle today at 8.6/10. Vindhviður til 57 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Edinburgh Castle
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Edinburgh Castle?
Edinburgh Castle is a tourist attraction in Edinburgh. Its coordinates are 55.9486, -3.1999. It lies in Evrópa.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh Castle núna?
It is currently 15°C (59°F) með drizzle. Raki is 75% and wind is 23 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Edinburgh Castle?
júní, júlí and ágúst offer the most comfortable conditions in Edinburgh Castle, which has a temperate climate. janúar, nóvember and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Edinburgh Castle in?
Edinburgh Castle observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 11:25 AM.
What is the nearest airport til Edinburgh Castle?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 343 km away.
What are the top things til do in Edinburgh Castle?
Popular options include Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Lake District National Park, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye and Snjórdonia National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated september 15, 2026 at 11:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
