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Wedding weather in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, the driest months for a wedding are April, May, and September, when rain falls on about 39% of days. The wettest is July, with rain on about 54% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44% | 7% | 13.7 | 44°F (7°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 h/day |
| February | 47% | 6% | 13.4 | 45°F (7°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.4 h/day |
| March | 50% | 6% | 15.5 | 48°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 6.7 h/day |
| April | 39% | 3% | 11.7 | 51°F (11°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 9.4 h/day |
| May | 42% | 5% | 13 | 57°F (14°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 10.2 h/day |
| June | 47% | 7% | 14.1 | 62°F (17°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 10.8 h/day |
| July ✦ | 54% | 7% | 16.8 | 65°F (18°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 10.2 h/day |
| August | 48% | 7% | 15 | 64°F (18°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 9.6 h/day |
| September | 42% | 6% | 12.7 | 61°F (16°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 7.8 h/day |
| October | 48% | 7% | 15 | 55°F (13°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 h/day |
| November | 47% | 8% | 14.1 | 48°F (9°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 h/day |
| December | 51% | 7% | 15.9 | 46°F (8°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 55.95, -3.19. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Edinburgh
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Edinburgh are July.
When to be careful
July is the wettest month in Edinburgh: rain falls on about 54% of days, and 7% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Edinburgh weather month by month
What a wedding day in Edinburgh usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Edinburgh weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 44% of days in Edinburgh, about 13.7 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 44°F (7°C), lows 36°F (2°C), with around 3.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Edinburgh weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Edinburgh, about 13.4 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 45°F (7°C), lows 37°F (3°C), with around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Edinburgh weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 50% of days in Edinburgh, about 15.5 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 48°F (9°C), lows 37°F (3°C), with around 6.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Edinburgh weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 39% of days in Edinburgh, about 11.7 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 51°F (11°C), lows 39°F (4°C), with around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Edinburgh weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in Edinburgh, about 13 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 57°F (14°C), lows 45°F (7°C), with around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Edinburgh weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Edinburgh, about 14.1 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 62°F (17°C), lows 50°F (10°C), with around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Edinburgh weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 54% of days in Edinburgh, about 16.8 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 65°F (18°C), lows 54°F (12°C), with around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Edinburgh weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 48% of days in Edinburgh, about 15 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 64°F (18°C), lows 54°F (12°C), with around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Edinburgh weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in Edinburgh, about 12.7 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 61°F (16°C), lows 50°F (10°C), with around 7.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Edinburgh weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 48% of days in Edinburgh, about 15 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 55°F (13°C), lows 46°F (8°C), with around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Edinburgh weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Edinburgh, about 14.1 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 48°F (9°C), lows 40°F (5°C), with around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Edinburgh weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 51% of days in Edinburgh, about 15.9 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 46°F (8°C), lows 38°F (4°C), with around 2.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Edinburgh?
Based on 10 years of weather data, April is the driest month in Edinburgh, with rain on about 39% of days and average highs around 51°F (11°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are July.
What is the rainiest month in Edinburgh?
July is the rainiest month in Edinburgh: on average 16.8 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 7% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Edinburgh?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in July it rains on about 54% of days in Edinburgh. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.