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Edinburgh in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Edinburgh in July and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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July

Weather in Edinburgh in July 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Edinburgh in July, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +64°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 86 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Edinburgh has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Edinburgh in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Edinburgh for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in July is +70°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +46°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +63°F.

Is Edinburgh warm or cold in July?

Edinburgh is typically mild in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +50°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

July is one of the warmest months in Edinburgh, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Edinburgh in July

Edinburgh weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+61°F+64°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+43°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+86°F+84°F
Rainfall
84 mm86 mm91 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%77%78%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
232
Cloudy days
181819
Rainy days
101010
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as ok as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +64°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 84 mm to 86 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 2 to 3.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Edinburgh in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Edinburgh is gradually increasing during July, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Edinburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in July is about 64 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how July is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Edinburgh wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Edinburgh?

This is the weather in Edinburgh in July 2023:
1 July
🌧️
+65°F
2 July
🌧️
+63°F
3 July
☁️
+63°F
4 July
☁️
+63°F
5 July
☁️
+66°F
6 July
☁️
+64°F
7 July
☀️
+73°F
8 July
☁️
+67°F
9 July
☀️
+72°F
10 July
☀️
+79°F
11 July
☀️
+77°F
12 July
☀️
+69°F
13 July
☁️
+64°F
14 July
☀️
+65°F
15 July
🌧️
+69°F
16 July
☀️
+71°F
17 July
☀️
+76°F
18 July
☀️
+86°F
19 July
☀️
+86°F
20 July
☀️
+73°F
21 July
☁️
+66°F
22 July
🌧️
+62°F
23 July
☁️
+66°F
24 July
🌧️
+72°F
25 July
🌧️
+65°F
26 July
☀️
+64°F
27 July
☀️
+65°F
28 July
🌧️
+63°F
29 July
🌧️
+71°F
30 July
🌧️
+72°F
31 July
☁️
+63°F
In July 2023 Edinburgh had 13 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Edinburgh climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Edinburgh in July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1988 (+64°F) and the highest in 2013 (+75°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 14 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 182 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edinburgh in July:

Is July a good time to visit Edinburgh?

It’s always a good time to visit Edinburgh, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Edinburgh in July?

July has mild temperatures in Edinburgh. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Edinburgh rainy in July?

Edinburgh is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Edinburgh in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Edinburgh in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Edinburgh

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Edinburgh, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.