Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom in August
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
70mm
Sun
4.7h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
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Compare Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August18°C average high
August is one of Edinburgh's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August70mm average rain
August is close to Edinburgh's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August4.7 hours average sun
August is brighter than Edinburgh's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August15°C average sea
August is one of Edinburgh's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August32 weather score
August scores above Edinburgh's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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