Edinburgh Weather Forecast

Weather & climate in Edinburgh

Edinburgh lies in United Kingdom at about 55.95° latitude, -3.19° longitude, in the Northern Hemisphere. Its subpolar / continental climate is short cool summers and long, cold winters with large day-to-day variability.The warmest months are generally June to August and the coolest December to February. The city runs onEurope/London time (UTC+0), and every forecast above is shown in that local time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the climate like in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh sits at roughly 55.95°, -3.19° in the Northern Hemisphere, giving it a subpolar / continental climate — short cool summers and long, cold winters with large day-to-day variability. Weather Pal shows the live conditions and full forecast above.

When is the warmest time of year in Edinburgh?

Because Edinburgh is in the Northern Hemisphere, its warmest months typically fall around June to August, while the coolest stretch is usually December to February.

What time zone is Edinburgh in?

Edinburgh keeps Europe/London time (UTC+0). All forecast times on this page are shown in the city's local time, not your device's.

How accurate is the Edinburgh forecast?

The hourly and 10-day forecast for Edinburgh is refreshed continuously from professional meteorological models, alongside real-time air quality and any active severe-weather alerts.