Edinburgh Weather Forecast
Edinburgh weather: 59°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 | 67° | 55° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 51° | 2,2 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).
Best time to visit Edinburgh
Go in June, July, August and September. 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.
Recent extremes in Edinburgh
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Edinburgh compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Edinburgh.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Glasgow | 42 mi | 49°F | about the same | 49 in |
| Glasgow | 42 mi | 49°F | about the same | 49 in |
| Northumberland | 67 mi | 48°F | 34°F cooler | 38 in |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 91 mi | 51°F | about the same | 34 in |
| Cumbria | 96 mi | 47°F | 35°F cooler | 55 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 48 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 59°F (15°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 85% and wind is 16 mph.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
June, July, August and September 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+00:00). The local time is 5:33 AM.
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 October 27, 2026 at 5:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
