Edinburgh weather

The Edinburgh weather guide shows monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for holidays in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland in 2023/2024.

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Edinburgh weather averages

Check the Edinburgh 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, Edinburgh City, Scotland.

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Edinburgh weather by month

Check the weather for Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland for a particular month by selecting from the list below. 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 weather in January

The average maximum daytime temperature in 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 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 during January with rain falling on 20 days of the month.

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Edinburgh weather in February

The average maximum daytime temperature in 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 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 during February with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Edinburgh weather in March

The average maximum daytime temperature in 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 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 during March with rain falling on 20 days of the month.

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Edinburgh weather in April

The average maximum daytime temperature in 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 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 during April with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Edinburgh weather in May

The average maximum daytime temperature in 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 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 during May with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Edinburgh weather in June

The average maximum daytime temperature in 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 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 during June with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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Edinburgh weather in July

The average maximum daytime temperature in 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 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 during July with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Edinburgh weather in August

The average maximum daytime temperature in 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 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 during August with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Edinburgh weather in September

The average maximum daytime temperature in 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 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 during September with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Edinburgh weather in October

The average maximum daytime temperature in 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 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 during October with rain falling on 19 days of the month.

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Edinburgh weather in November

The average maximum daytime temperature in 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 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 during November with rain falling on 20 days of the month.

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Edinburgh weather in December

The average maximum daytime temperature in 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 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 during December with rain falling on 20 days of the month.

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