Edinburgh weather in July (Scotland)

What is the weather forecast for Edinburgh in July? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, July in Edinburgh includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. July ushers in the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Edinburgh in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With about 160 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a prime time to visit Edinburgh. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Edinburgh climate page with graphs.

 

Edinburgh, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 31%  

Where to go in Scotland in July

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Edinburgh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Edinburgh.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Scotland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Scotland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.