Edinburgh Weather Forecast
Edinburgh weather: 56°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Edinburgh?
No - rain is unlikely in Edinburgh today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,4 in against a typical 0,5 in).
16-day forecast for Edinburgh
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 51° | 4% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 56° | 20% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 54° | 2% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 57° | 18% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 58° | 63% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 73° / 60° | 71% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 58° | 91% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 58° | 60% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 57° | 66% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 56° | 66% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 56° | 49% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 53° | 47% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 55° | 56% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 56° | 61% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 52° | — · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
What this means for Edinburgh
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 66°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 53°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 56°F (13°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 57% and wind is 3 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 10:59 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 22, 2026 at 10:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
