Edinburgh City weather

The Edinburgh City weather guide shows monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for Edinburgh City, Scotland.

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Edinburgh City weather averages

Check the Edinburgh City weather averages for each month of the year including maximum daytime and minimum night-time temperatures, monthly rainfall, number of days with rain and average daily hours of sunshine for Edinburgh City, Scotland. The Edinburgh City weather averages shown below are for Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh City weather by month

Check the weather for Edinburgh City, Scotland for a particular month by selecting from the list below. The Edinburgh City monthly weather averages are for Edinburgh. This gives the best indication of what to expect from the weather months in advance.

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

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Edinburgh City weather in January

The average maximum daytime temperature in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) in January is a cold 5°C (41°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold -0°C (32°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during January.

• 5
  5°C max day temperature
• 1
  1 hour of sunshine per day
• 20
  20 days with some rainfall
• -0
  -0°C min night temperature
• 84
  84 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 84 mm (3.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during January with rain falling on 20 days of the month.

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Edinburgh City weather in February

The average maximum daytime temperature in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) in February is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 0°C (32°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during February.

• 6
  6°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 17
  17 days with some rainfall
• 0
  0°C min night temperature
• 60
  60 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 60 mm (2.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during February with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Edinburgh City weather in March

The average maximum daytime temperature in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) in March is a cool 8°C (46°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during March.

• 8
  8°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 20
  20 days with some rainfall
• 1
  1°C min night temperature
• 70
  70 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 70 mm (2.8 inches) of rain normally falls in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during March with rain falling on 20 days of the month.

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Edinburgh City weather in April

The average maximum daytime temperature in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) in April is a cool 11°C (52°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during April.

• 11
  11°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 17
  17 days with some rainfall
• 3
  3°C min night temperature
• 49
  49 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 49 mm (1.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during April with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Edinburgh City weather in May

The average maximum daytime temperature in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) in May is a comfortable 14°C (57°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 5°C (41°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during May.

• 14
  14°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 16
  16 days with some rainfall
• 5
  5°C min night temperature
• 58
  58 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 58 mm (2.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during May with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Edinburgh City weather in June

The average maximum daytime temperature in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) in June is a comfortable 17°C (63°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during June.

• 17
  17°C max day temperature
• 6
  6 hours of sunshine per day
• 15
  15 days with some rainfall
• 8
  8°C min night temperature
• 57
  57 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 57 mm (2.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during June with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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Edinburgh City weather in July

The average maximum daytime temperature in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) in July is a comfortable 18°C (64°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during July.

• 18
  18°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 16
  16 days with some rainfall
• 10
  10°C min night temperature
• 64
  64 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 64 mm (2.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during July with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Edinburgh City weather in August

The average maximum daytime temperature in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) in August is a comfortable 18°C (64°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during August.

• 18
  18°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 17
  17 days with some rainfall
• 10
  10°C min night temperature
• 67
  67 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 67 mm (2.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during August with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Edinburgh City weather in September

The average maximum daytime temperature in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) in September is a comfortable 15°C (59°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during September.

• 15
  15°C max day temperature
• 4
  4 hours of sunshine per day
• 17
  17 days with some rainfall
• 8
  8°C min night temperature
• 77
  77 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 77 mm (3 inches) of rain normally falls in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during September with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Edinburgh City weather in October

The average maximum daytime temperature in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) in October is a cool 12°C (54°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 5°C (41°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during October.

• 12
  12°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 19
  19 days with some rainfall
• 5
  5°C min night temperature
• 88
  88 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 88 mm (3.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during October with rain falling on 19 days of the month.

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Edinburgh City weather in November

The average maximum daytime temperature in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) in November is a cool 8°C (46°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 2°C (36°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during November.

• 8
  8°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 20
  20 days with some rainfall
• 2
  2°C min night temperature
• 88
  88 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 88 mm (3.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during November with rain falling on 20 days of the month.

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Edinburgh City weather in December

The average maximum daytime temperature in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) in December is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during December.

• 6
  6°C max day temperature
• 1
  1 hour of sunshine per day
• 20
  20 days with some rainfall
• 1
  1°C min night temperature
• 79
  79 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 79 mm (3.1 inches) of rain normally falls in Edinburgh City (Edinburgh) during December with rain falling on 20 days of the month.

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Edinburgh City destinations

Browse the destinations below to find a holiday weather guide to help you plan your next holiday to Edinburgh City. If you can't find the destination you are looking for, try the destination search.

Top destinations in Edinburgh City

• Balerno
• Bonnington
• Bruntfield
• Corstorphine
• Cramond
• Currie
• Davidsons Mains
• Edinburgh
• Gilmerton
• Ingliston
• Kings Knowe
• Kirkliston
• Leith
• Newbridge
• Portobello
• Ratho
• Sighthill
• South Gyle Broadway
• South Queensferry

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