Edinburgh, United Kingdom Weather
Edinburgh hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 58°F (15°C) is about 6°F (3°C) below the typical August high of 64°F (18°C).
Current conditions in detail
Edinburgh weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Edinburgh looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 61° and an overnight low of 56°. There is a 69% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 16 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
Edinburgh 14-day forecast
About the weather in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has a oceanic climate, marked by mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 44°F (6°C) in January to around 65°F (18°C) in July, and the city records roughly 171 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Edinburgh weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 65°F (18°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 44°F (6°C)
- Record high: 84°F (29°C) · Record low: 20°F (-7°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: December (16 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (10.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 7 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 65°F (18°C) and overnight lows stay near 54°F (12°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 44°F (6°C) and lows around 36°F (2°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 84°F (29°C) and dropped as low as 20°F (-7°C).
Rain, sun and snow
December is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.9 inches (99 mm) of rain over 16 days, while April is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 7 days in a typical year, mostly from December through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Edinburgh is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 52°F (11°C) and nights around 41°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 40 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Edinburgh is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 53°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 46 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Edinburgh is mild, with daytime highs averaging 55°F (13°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 42 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Edinburgh runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 45°F (7°C) and nights around 37°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Edinburgh by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 36° | 14 | 3.1 in | 3.7 h/day | 84% |
| February | 45° | 37° | 13 | 2.9 in | 5.4 h/day | 81% |
| March | 47° | 37° | 16 | 3.0 in | 6.7 h/day | 80% |
| April | 51° | 39° | 12 | 2.1 in | 9.4 h/day | 76% |
| May | 57° | 45° | 13 | 2.8 in | 10.2 h/day | 78% |
| June | 62° | 50° | 14 | 3.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 78% |
| July | 65° | 54° | 17 | 3.5 in | 10.2 h/day | 78% |
| August | 64° | 54° | 15 | 3.2 in | 9.6 h/day | 79% |
| September | 61° | 50° | 13 | 2.9 in | 7.8 h/day | 80% |
| October | 55° | 46° | 15 | 3.8 in | 5.3 h/day | 82% |
| November | 48° | 40° | 14 | 3.1 in | 4.3 h/day | 85% |
| December | 45° | 38° | 16 | 3.9 in | 2.6 h/day | 86% |