Edinburgh Weather Forecast
Edinburgh weather: 55°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Edinburgh is a city in Lothian. Edinburgh is known for Castle, Royal Mile and the Fringe. It has a population of about 510.000.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Edinburgh with mainly clear. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 52°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 18%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Edinburgh is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 214 mi away. Nearby highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Lake District National Park and Loch Ness.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is 2.7°F below the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Edinburgh today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Edinburgh
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Edinburgh right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:25 PM, Aug 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Edinburgh
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 52° | 18% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 56° | 45% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 60° | 94% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 59° | 75% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 58° | 34% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 66° / 57° | 75% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 55° | 80% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 51° | 49% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 55° | 50% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 51° | 55% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 52° | 66% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 56° | 45% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 53° | 51% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 51° | 43% | 12 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Edinburgh month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 35° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 38° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 39° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 41° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 47° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 51° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 66° | 55° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 66° | 55° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 50° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 55° | 47° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 49° | 40° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 40° | 4,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Edinburgh
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Air quality and pollen in Edinburgh
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Edinburgh
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by attraction in Edinburgh
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in Edinburgh
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Weather by district in Edinburgh
1 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas
Explore Edinburgh
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is a city in Lothian. Its coordinates are 55.9533, -3.1883. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Edinburgh, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:25 PM.
How many people live in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has a population of approximately 510.000.
What is the nearest airport to Edinburgh?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 214 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Edinburgh?
Popular options include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Lake District National Park, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye and Snowdonia National Park.
What places are in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh covers 3 places in this atlas, including Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Old Town.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 25, 2026 at 1:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
