Edinburgh Climate by Month
Due to its proximity to the ocean the climate of Edinburgh is a lot milder than you might expect. Despite its northern location Edinburgh rarely experiences periods of frost. During the summer months, the average daytime temperature is around. During the winter it is around. The annual rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. However in the period from February to June, the precipitation is a bit lower. Edinburgh has about 1400 hours of sunshine per year.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Edinburgh can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 19°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 2°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Edinburgh experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 933 mm yearly. Despite minor fluctuations, Edinburgh enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 89 mm of precipitation, while in April, Edinburgh receives about 65 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Edinburgh can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Edinburgh ranges from 5°C in March to 13°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Edinburgh.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Edinburgh ranges from 4°C in February to 5°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Edinburgh in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 89 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 65 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.
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