Edinburgh Castle Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Edinburgh Castle: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Edinburgh Castle month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 6° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 8° | 3° | 63 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | 10° | 4° | 68 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 12° | 5° | 72 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 16° | 8° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 17° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 19° | 12° | 82 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 19° | 12° | 72 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 16° | 10° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 8° | 123 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 9° | 5° | 99 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 8° | 4° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Edinburgh Castle
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Edinburgh Castle compares met 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 | 994 mm |
| Old and New Towns of Edinburgh | 1 km | 10°C | about the same | 994 mm |
| Greater Glasgow | 66 km | 10°C | about the same | 1247 mm |
| Glasgow | 66 km | 10°C | about the same | 1247 mm |
| Northumberland | 108 km | 9°C | 1°C cooler | 957 mm |
Beste reistijd Edinburgh Castle
Go in juni, juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, november and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Edinburgh Castle
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is 4.2°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
A 60% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Windstoten en 61 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 juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What en pack, what en 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 terwijl gusts stay above 61 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, november and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Edinburgh Castle is a tourist attraction in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is a landmark known for a fortress on volcanic rock.
Op dit moment is het 16°C (61°F) in Edinburgh Castle met bewolkt. Het voelt als 13°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 11°C en 17°C. De kans op neerslag is 60%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 7.5/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Edinburgh Castle is juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is temperate. januari, november and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. augustus is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 19°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 2°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 343 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Lake District National Park, Loch Ness and Isle of Skye.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is 4.2°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Edinburgh Castle today at 8.4/10. Windstoten en 61 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
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Edinburgh |
| Land | Verenigd Koninkrijk |
| Continent | Europa |
| Coördinaten | 55°56′55″N 3°11′59.6″W (55.9486, -3.1999) |
| Known for | a fortress on volcanic rock |
| Lokale tijd | 12:34 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
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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 Europa.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh Castle nu?
It is currently 16°C (61°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 81% and wind is 27 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Edinburgh Castle?
juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Edinburgh Castle, which has a temperate climate. januari, november and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Edinburgh Castle in?
Edinburgh Castle observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The lokale tijd is 12:34 PM.
What is the nearest airport en Edinburgh Castle?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 343 km away.
What are the top things en do in Edinburgh Castle?
Popular options include Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Lake District National Park, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye and Sneeuwdonia National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 12:34 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
