June in Edinburgh averages highs of 17 °C (62 °F) and lows of 10 °C (50 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 17 h 34 min of daylight.
June weather in Edinburgh at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is June a good time to visit Edinburgh?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. June 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 June 2026
- Mon 15 Jun: World Cup Bank Holiday public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Edinburgh in June
June's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- 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
- Edinburgh Castle — book ahead indoors
- National Museum of Scotland — free indoors
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 June
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 17 °C (62 °F), nights near 10 °C (50 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 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. June is usually high season in Edinburgh: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
June in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 18° / 11° | 9 | Mixed weather |
| London | 21° / 12° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Amsterdam | 20° / 13° | 9 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is June a good time to visit Edinburgh?
By the numbers, June is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 17 °C (62 °F) and about 10 rainy days. June 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 June?
Average highs are 17 °C (62 °F) and lows 10 °C (50 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Edinburgh in June?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 76 mm in total. It is the 3rd driest 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.