Weather in Edinburgh

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Yearly weather

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

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.

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.

Astronomy

• 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.