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Edinburgh · Scotland · 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 08:08 (UTC+1).

Best time to go
May–Sep
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
EDI · Edinburgh

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High4 to 24°C39 to 75°F Rain0 to 140mm0 to 5.5in

May · high 58°F · rain 2.8in · 16.3h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Edinburgh month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January7°C44°F66mm2.6in7.6h7.6h
February8°C47°F92mm3.6in9.5h9.5h
March10°C49°F79mm3.1in11.6h11.6h
April11°C53°F39mm1.5in14.1h14.1h
May15°C58°F71mm2.8in16.3h16.3hin the recommended window
June18°C64°F70mm2.8in17.6h17.6hin the recommended window
July19°C67°F101mm4.0in17.0h17.0hin the recommended window
August19°C65°F98mm3.9in15.1h15.1hin the recommended window
September17°C63°F88mm3.5in12.6h12.6hin the recommended window
October13°C55°F140mm5.5in10.3h10.3h
November9°C49°F89mm3.5in8.1h8.1h
December7°C44°F106mm4.2in7.0h7.0h

Good to know

Currency
GBP · pound sterling
Language
English
Plug
G
Driving
on the left

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home — check your charger says 100-240 V.

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