United Kingdom · 55°57′N 3°11′W
Edinburgh
Castle, closes, festivals and the Highlands nearby.
- Good for
- History & culture, Big city, Food, Nightlife, Nature
- Rough daily spend
- around $140 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
- Mildest months
- July is warmest, April is driest
Best time to visit Edinburgh
Warmest in July (around 19° by day), coolest in January (6° by day, 2° at night). April has the fewest wet days (11).
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | Rain | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6° | 2° | 13 | 74 mm | 3.7 h |
| Feb | 7° | 3° | 14 | 75 mm | 5.1 h |
| Mar | 9° | 3° | 15 | 73 mm | 6.8 h |
| Apr | 11° | 4° | 11 | 52 mm | 9.4 h |
| May | 14° | 8° | 13 | 69 mm | 10.5 h |
| Jun | 17° | 10° | 14 | 79 mm | 11 h |
| Jul | 19° | 12° | 16 | 89 mm | 10.2 h |
| Aug | 18° | 12° | 15 | 81 mm | 9.7 h |
| Sep | 16° | 10° | 14 | 79 mm | 7.8 h |
| Oct | 13° | 8° | 16 | 100 mm | 5.3 h |
| Nov | 9° | 5° | 14 | 82 mm | 4.3 h |
| Dec | 7° | 3° | 15 | 92 mm | 2.6 h |
Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 55°57′N 3°11′W. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.
What to pack for Edinburgh
For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.
July
- Light jacket
January
- Warm jumper or fleece
- Insulated coat
- Hat, gloves and scarf
- Thermal base layer
Either way
- 5 × underwear
- 5 × socks
- 4 × tops
- 2 × trousers or jeans
- Something to sleep in
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Waterproof jacket
- Compact umbrella
- Small cross-body bag
- Transit card or app set up
Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.
Going with friends?
One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.