United Kingdom Edinburgh Weather in July — Climate Guide
July in Edinburgh is very-high
July is very-high for Edinburgh.
Peak summer + school holidays. Hotels at maximum. Pre-Festival shoulder before August chaos.
Travel score
Edinburgh July Weather Stats
Avg High
19°C
Avg Low
11°C
Rainy Days
12
65mm total
Sunshine
5h
Daily avg
Humidity
73%
moderate
UV Index
6
High
Wind
9 km/h
Gusts 22
Sea Temp
13°C
swimming
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
July Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
11 μg/m³
PM10
20 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
19°C
Nighttime
11°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
9 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for July
July Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- 19°C warm
- Long daylight
- All sites open
Cons
- Hotels at peak
- Tourist crush peak
- Pre-Festival rising
July Events & Festivals
- School summer holidays
- Pre-Festival peak
Edinburgh in July — Full Picture
Peak summer + school holidays. Hotels at maximum. Pre-Festival shoulder before August chaos.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Warm summer. T-shirt + shorts + UV.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
12.3°C
5°C
12/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current18.3°C
10.3°C
12.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
13°C
6.7°C
13/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
7.3°C
1°C
14.7/mo
Edinburgh Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7° | 1° | 16d·60mm | 1h | 85% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 8° | 1° | 13d·50mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 10° | 3° | 13d·50mm | 3h | 75% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 12° | 5° | 11d·40mm | 4h | 70% | 4 | Busy | Peak | |
| May (Best) | 15° | 7° | 12d·50mm | 5h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 17° | 9° | 12d·60mm | 6h | 70% | 6 | Busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 19° | 11° | 12d·65mm | 5h | 73% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 19° | 11° | 13d·70mm | 5h | 75% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| September (Best) | 16° | 9° | 12d·60mm | 4h | 78% | 3 | Very busy | Peak |
| 13° | 7° | 13d·65mm | 3h | 80% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 10° | 4° | 14d·60mm | 2h | 85% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 7° | 1° | 15d·60mm | 1h | 85% | 1 | Very busy | Peak |
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Edinburgh July Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is July a good time to visit Edinburgh?
Edinburgh in July is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Edinburgh in July?
Edinburgh July averages a high of 19°C and a low of 11°C.
Does it rain much in Edinburgh in July?
Edinburgh July averages 65mm of rainfall over about 12 rainy days.
What should I wear in Edinburgh in July?
Warm summer. T-shirt + shorts + UV.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh in July?
Edinburgh July sunrise is 04:35 and sunset is 22:00, with 17h 25min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Edinburgh in July?
Edinburgh July air quality (AQI) averages 32, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 11μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Edinburgh in July?
In July, Edinburgh is great for Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat.
Is July peak season in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh July crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.