December · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Edinburgh Castle in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Edinburgh Castle in December
Average temperature 5°C, 99 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 93% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 99 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Edinburgh Castle scores 3.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 99 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Edinburgh Castle crowns the crag above the Royal Mile and holds Scotland's crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny.
December in Edinburgh Castle: expect compromises
Expect 5°C (40°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 99 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 3.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Edinburgh Castle — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh Castle in December?
- In December, Edinburgh Castle averages 5°C, 99 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Edinburgh Castle?
- December earns a 3.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Edinburgh Castle in December?
- Expect about 99 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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