Edinburgh weather in June (Scotland)

How does the June weather in Edinburgh compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

June in Edinburgh generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. June marks the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 18°C, cooling down at night to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Edinburgh in June usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 162 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 162 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 37%  

Where to go in Scotland in June

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 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

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.