Climate in Edinburgh — Annual Weather Overview
Edinburgh has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 18.5°C) and the coolest is December (6.7°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 11.8°C between July and December. Annual rainfall totals around 1005mm. October is the wettest month at 142.8mm, while April averages just 38.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 7.3 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 11.3°C, 176mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 17.9°C, 234mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 13.2°C, 309mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 7.0°C, 285mm rain.
Edinburgh — Monthly Temperatures
Edinburgh — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Edinburgh stays reasonable all year.
Edinburgh weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8°C | 2.9°C | 73.5mm | 3.6h | 13 | 10/10 |
| February | 7.6°C | 3.1°C | 99.0mm | 5.1h | 15 | 10/10 |
| March | 9.1°C | 3.1°C | 69.4mm | 7.2h | 14 | 10/10 |
| April | 10.7°C | 3.7°C | 38.2mm | 9.9h | 10 | 10/10 |
| May | 14.1°C | 7.3°C | 68.7mm | 10.4h | 14 | 10/10 |
| June | 17.3°C | 10.7°C | 58.2mm | 11.2h | 12 | 10/10 |
| July | 18.5°C | 12.2°C | 92.5mm | 10.5h | 16 | 10/10 |
| August | 18.0°C | 12.1°C | 83.8mm | 9.8h | 13 | 10/10 |
| September | 16.8°C | 10.7°C | 86.1mm | 8.1h | 12 | 10/10 |
| October | 12.9°C | 8.4°C | 142.8mm | 5.0h | 19 | 9/10 |
| November | 9.9°C | 5.4°C | 79.8mm | 4.2h | 14 | 10/10 |
| December | 6.7°C | 2.7°C | 112.8mm | 2.4h | 16 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Edinburgh have?
Edinburgh has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average highs range from 6.7°C in December to 18.5°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Edinburgh?
July is the hottest month in Edinburgh, with average highs of 18.5°C and lows of 12.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Edinburgh?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 6.7°C and lows of 2.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Edinburgh?
October is the wettest month, averaging 142.8mm of rainfall over around 19 rainy days.
How much rain does Edinburgh get per year?
Edinburgh receives around 1005mm of rain per year. The driest month is April (38.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
The best time to visit Edinburgh is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.