Edinburgh vs Helsinki in August

Edinburgh and Helsinki are nearly tied in August — 87 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is nice, a little rain, clean air; Helsinki is nice, rainy, clean air.

Edinburgh vs HelsinkiAugust climate, side by side

EdinburghHelsinki
Comfort score87/100 (A)87/100 (A)
Feels-like high18°C20°C
Avg high / low19° / 12°21° / 14°
Rainfall70 mm82 mm
Rainy days1111
Humidity81%79%
Air quality (AQI)3138

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Edinburgh vs Helsinki in August — FAQ

Is August better in Edinburgh or Helsinki?
Edinburgh and Helsinki are nearly tied in August — 87 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is nice, a little rain, clean air; Helsinki is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Helsinki in August?
In August, Edinburgh averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 70 mm of rain; Helsinki averages 21°C high / 14°C low with about 82 mm.