Edinburgh weather in July (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does July bring to Edinburgh? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of July in Edinburgh typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During July, the summer season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Edinburgh in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. This month experiences about 14 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with 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% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

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

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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?

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