Edinburgh
A castle glowering over the city from an extinct volcano, a festival every August that briefly triples the population, and a whisky bar for every argument about which one is best.
The best time to visit Edinburgh is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (65°F). Local time there is 17:28 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
May · high 15°C · rain 71mm · 16.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | 66mm2.6in | 7.6h7.6h | |
| February | 8°C47°F | 92mm3.6in | 9.5h9.5h | |
| March | 10°C49°F | 79mm3.1in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| April | 11°C53°F | 39mm1.5in | 14.1h14.1h | |
| May | 15°C58°F | 71mm2.8in | 16.3h16.3h | in the recommended window |
| June | 18°C64°F | 70mm2.8in | 17.6h17.6h | in the recommended window |
| July | 19°C67°F | 101mm4.0in | 17.0h17.0h | in the recommended window |
| August | 19°C65°F | 98mm3.9in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
| September | 17°C63°F | 88mm3.5in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| October | 13°C55°F | 140mm5.5in | 10.3h10.3h | |
| November | 9°C49°F | 89mm3.5in | 8.1h8.1h | |
| December | 7°C44°F | 106mm4.2in | 7.0h7.0h |
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When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
The best time to visit Edinburgh is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (65°F).
How warm does Edinburgh get?
Typical daytime highs in Edinburgh are Mar–May 12°C (53°F), Jun–Aug 19°C (65°F), Sep–Nov 13°C (56°F), Dec–Feb 7°C (45°F).
Is Edinburgh expensive?
On the ground, Edinburgh is middling.
What sort of trip is Edinburgh good for?
Edinburgh is good for history and culture, food and drink, relaxing holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Edinburgh?
The wettest month in Edinburgh is October at 140mm (5.5in), the driest April at 39mm (1.5in), with a monthly average of 87mm (3.4in).
What plug do I need for Edinburgh?
Edinburgh uses type G sockets at 230 V.
