September · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Edinburgh in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Edinburgh in September
Average temperature 13°C, 74 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
6.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Edinburgh scores 6.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 4 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.
September in Edinburgh — workable with trade-offs
September averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in September?
- In September, Edinburgh averages 13°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- September earns a 6.6/10 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 September?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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