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Edinburgh
Visit in June — score 57/100 · avg high 62°F · 16 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 40° | 44° | 36° | 14 | 71 | 7.3h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 26 | 41° | 45° | 37° | 17 | 80 | 9.3h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 31 | 43° | 48° | 38° | 17 | 71 | 11.4h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 46 | 46° | 52° | 40° | 14 | 52 | 13.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 56 | 52° | 58° | 46° | 14 | 67 | 16.0h | High | Average |
| June | 57 | 57° | 62° | 51° | 16 | 79 | 17.3h | High | Above avg |
| July | 56 | 60° | 65° | 54° | 18 | 86 | 16.8h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 49 | 59° | 65° | 54° | 17 | 79 | 14.8h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 46 | 56° | 61° | 51° | 16 | 79 | 12.4h | High | Above avg |
| October | 34 | 51° | 55° | 46° | 18 | 97 | 10.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| November | 26 | 44° | 48° | 40° | 16 | 82 | 7.9h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 20 | 42° | 45° | 38° | 16 | 89 | 6.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 45/100
- High
- 53°F
- Low
- 41°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Edinburgh (March, April, May) brings average highs of 53°F and lows of 41°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 45/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 56/100.
Summer
- Score
- 54/100
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 53°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Edinburgh (June, July, August) brings average highs of 64°F and lows of 53°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 54/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 57/100.
Fall
- Score
- 35/100
- High
- 55°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Edinburgh (September, October, November) brings average highs of 55°F and lows of 46°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 35/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 46/100.
Winter
- Score
- 25/100
- High
- 45°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Edinburgh (December, January, February) brings average highs of 45°F and lows of 37°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 25/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 27/100.
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