Edinburgh weather in August
August in Edinburgh: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Edinburgh · #161 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Edinburgh climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Edinburgh in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- August in Edinburgh: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Edinburgh on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in August?
- In August, Edinburgh averages a daily high of 17.9°C and a low of 11.9°C, with about 77.1 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Edinburgh in August?
- Edinburgh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in August.