July · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Edinburgh in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Edinburgh in July
Average temperature 15°C, 80 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
7.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Edinburgh scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 15°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Edinburgh's Old Town climbs a volcanic ridge from the castle down to Holyrood, with the Royal Mile threading closes and courtyards between them.
July in Edinburgh — reliably good (3rd best month)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 80 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in July?
- In July, Edinburgh averages 15°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- July earns a 7.7/10 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 in July?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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