Edinburgh weather in June (Scotland)

Looking to travel to Edinburgh in June? This guide provides all the details you need.

In June, Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. June falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Edinburgh in June usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Edinburgh, monthly averages in June

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37%  

Where to go in Scotland in June

Find out more about the weather in Scotland in June 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 June?

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 11°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 June.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
4/10
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.