What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs London in August?

In August, Edinburgh averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 70 mm of rain; London averages 24°C high / 15°C low with about 53 mm.

Edinburgh vs London in August

London is the better pick in August — 93 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. London is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Edinburgh is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Edinburgh vs London — August climate, side by side

	🇬🇧 Edinburgh	🇬🇧 London
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	93/100 (S)
Feels-like high	18°C	23°C
Avg high / low	19° / 12°	24° / 15°
Rainfall	70 mm	53 mm
Rainy days	11	10
Humidity	81%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	31	41

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

Month by month

Edinburgh 🇬🇧 United Kingdomnice, a little rain, clean air · best July87
London 🇬🇧 United Kingdomnice, a little rain, clean air · best July93

Edinburgh vs London in August — FAQ

Is August better in Edinburgh or London?: London is the better pick in August — 93 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. London is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Edinburgh is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs London in August?: In August, Edinburgh averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 70 mm of rain; London averages 24°C high / 15°C low with about 53 mm.