Edinburgh weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was mostly clear and 11°C (52°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 22%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Edinburgh weather
Is it raining in Edinburgh right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 11° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Edinburgh this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–15° and lows of 3–8°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Tuesday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Edinburgh lately?
In the past 7 days, Edinburgh had 4 rainy days and 26.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Edinburgh?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Edinburgh weather by month
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Edinburgh is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (41°F) in January to 18°C (64°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Edinburgh?
August is the wettest month, with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 53 mm (2.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Edinburgh?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Edinburgh have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 100 mm (3.9 in).
How warm is the sea in Edinburgh?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C (61°F) and coolest in January at about 6°C (42°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months