Edinburgh weather by month
Edinburgh has mild summers, cool winters and moderate rain. The most pleasant months are July to August.
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Month by month
Average daytime high, night low, rain or snow, how the air feels and how strong the sun is, 1991–2020. Best months are highlighted.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Air | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F 7°C | 35°F 2°C | 2.4 in 60 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| February | 46°F 8°C | 35°F 2°C | 1.9 in 49 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| March | 49°F 9°C | 37°F 3°C | 1.9 in 49 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| April | 53°F 12°C | 39°F 4°C | 1.7 in 42 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| May | 59°F 15°C | 43°F 6°C | 1.9 in 48 mm | Dry | Sunny |
| June | 64°F 18°C | 49°F 9°C | 2.5 in 64 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| July | 67°F 20°C | 52°F 11°C | 2.6 in 66 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| August | 66°F 19°C | 52°F 11°C | 2.7 in 69 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
| September | 62°F 17°C | 48°F 9°C | 2.1 in 54 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
| October | 55°F 13°C | 43°F 6°C | 2.9 in 73 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| November | 49°F 10°C | 38°F 4°C | 2.4 in 60 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| December | 45°F 7°C | 35°F 2°C | 2.5 in 64 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
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