Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Edinburgh experiences discomfort temperatures during January, February, March, November and December with temperatures below 5.0C.
Comfort temperatures are reached only in July, with an average maximum of 18.3C.
The warmest months are July and August, while the coldest are January and February.
The temperature range between the coldest and warmest months is relatively small, indicating a maritime climate.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

Edinburgh experiences relatively low sunshine hours throughout the year, peaking in April-June and reaching its lowest in December
Precipitation is fairly consistent, with the highest levels in October and December, and the lowest in April
Overall, Edinburgh has a maritime climate characterized by cloudy conditions and moderate rainfall.

Sunny Weather

Period	Edinburgh
Jan	1.9 hours/day
Feb	1.6 hours/day
Mar	2.2 hours/day
Apr	3.3 hours/day
May	3.3 hours/day
Jun	3.5 hours/day
Jul	2.8 hours/day
Aug	2.9 hours/day
Sep	3.0 hours/day
Oct	1.5 hours/day
Nov	1.8 hours/day
Dec	1.4 hours/day
Average	2.4 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Edinburgh, the earliest sunrise occurs at 04:28 in June, while the latest is at 08:35 in December, showcasing a significant variation of over four hours between the two months. The sunset timing reflects a similar trend, with the earliest sunset at 15:40 in December and the latest at 21:58 in June.
When comparing day length, the shortest day in December lasts only 7 hours and 5 minutes, in stark contrast to the longest day in June, which extends to 17 hours and 30 minutes. Overall, Edinburgh experiences a substantial difference in both daylight duration and timing throughout the year, highlighting the impact of seasonal changes on daily light exposure.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

Share comparison

Was this page helpful?

Compare with something?

Edinburgh02:21

- -

↑ Go to the top

	Edinburgh GB
Today Thu Jan 22
Fri Jan 23
Sat Jan 24
Sun Jan 25
Mon Jan 26
Tue Jan 27
Wed Jan 28

Weather in Edinburgh

- -

Daily Forecast