Edinburgh weather in July (Scotland)

Planning a trip to Edinburgh in July? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In July, Edinburgh generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. July is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

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.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 83 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31%  

Where to go in Scotland in July

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

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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 Edinburgh in July?

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 in July.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.