Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Edinburgh
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Edinburgh are August, June, July — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is May, June, July, August, September. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Edinburgh (66 m elevation).
Month by month
Edinburgh weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8°C / 44°F | 11.2 | 15 | |
| February | 7.8°C / 46°F | 12.7 | 18 | |
| March | 9.1°C / 48°F | 13 | 23 | |
| April | 10.7°C / 51°F | 10.3 | 31 | Shoulder |
| May | 14.3°C / 58°F | 12.5 | 47 | |
| June | 17.1°C / 63°F | 10.8 | 63 | Best |
| July | 18.3°C / 65°F | 14 | 63 | Best |
| August | 18.1°C / 65°F | 12.2 | 65 | Best |
| September | 16.3°C / 61°F | 10.3 | 60 | |
| October | 12.9°C / 55°F | 15.7 | 37 | Shoulder |
| November | 9.8°C / 50°F | 10.2 | 27 | |
| December | 7.1°C / 45°F | 13.5 | 15 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Edinburgh timing questions
What is the best month to visit Edinburgh?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are August, June, and July, with August scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is May, June, July, August, and September, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Edinburgh?
July, with an average daily high of 18.3°C (65°F).
What is the rainiest month in Edinburgh?
October, averaging 15.7 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Edinburgh?
October and April — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.