July in Edinburgh averages highs of 18 °C (65 °F) and lows of 12 °C (53 °F), with about 13 rainy days and 17 h 01 min of daylight.
July weather in Edinburgh at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is July a good time to visit Edinburgh?
Mixed weather: comfortably warm and wet. July is usually high season in Edinburgh: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in July 2026
No public holidays fall in July 2026 in United Kingdom, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Edinburgh in July
With frequent rain in July, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Edinburgh Castle — book ahead indoors
- National Museum of Scotland — free indoors
- Royal Mile outdoors
- Arthur's Seat — an hour up an extinct volcano outdoors
- Calton Hill — sunset outdoors
- Dean Village and the Water of Leith outdoors
Where to stay: Old Town for the castle and Royal Mile; New Town for elegant streets; Leith for food and value.
What to pack for Edinburgh in July
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 18 °C (65 °F), nights near 12 °C (53 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 13 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Edinburgh costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | £50–120 | £150–320 |
Excluding flights. July is usually high season in Edinburgh: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
July in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 19° / 13° | 11 | Mixed weather |
| London | 23° / 14° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Amsterdam | 22° / 14° | 11 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is July a good time to visit Edinburgh?
By the numbers, July is a mixed month: comfortably warm and wet, with average highs of 18 °C (65 °F) and about 13 rainy days. July is usually high season in Edinburgh: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are May, June, July.
How warm is Edinburgh in July?
Average highs are 18 °C (65 °F) and lows 12 °C (53 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Edinburgh in July?
Expect about 13 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 90 mm in total. It is the wettest month of the year in Edinburgh.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.