Temperatures in August
It's cool to moderate in August in Edinburgh with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Edinburgh in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Edinburgh with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 16°C, with nights close to 11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Edinburgh will be around 16°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 93 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 57% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. Some days have high and others have lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Edinburgh. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Edinburgh in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
93 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Edinburgh?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Edinburgh. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Edinburgh in August
With 26°C, Edinburgh hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Edinburgh
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Edinburgh, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Edinburgh
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Edinburgh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Edinburgh.
Daily UV Index in August in Edinburgh
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Edinburgh, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Edinburgh Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Edinburgh, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Edinburgh Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Edinburgh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Edinburgh
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Average Weather in Edinburgh by Month
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