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Cheap flights to Edinburgh
A castle on a volcanic rock above the medieval Old Town, with Arthur's Seat to climb.
- Best weather
- Jun to Sep
- Warmest
- Jul, 19°C
- Airport
- EDI
Best time to visit Edinburgh
The best time to visit Edinburgh for the weather is from June to September, when daytime highs average 17 to 19°C (63 to 66°F) and there's some rain.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in October (about 12 rainy days) and the least in April.
The warmest month is July, with highs around 19°C (67°F); the coolest is January, at around 7°C (45°F) by day and 2°C (35°F) at night.
Edinburgh weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C 45°F | 2°C 35°F | 12 rainy days | Cold and wet |
| February | 8°C 46°F | 2°C 35°F | 10 rainy days | Cold with some rain |
| March | 10°C 49°F | 3°C 37°F | 10 rainy days | Cold with some rain |
| April | 12°C 54°F | 5°C 40°F | 9 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| May | 15°C 59°F | 7°C 45°F | 10 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| June Best | 17°C 63°F | 10°C 50°F | 10 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| July Best | 19°C 67°F | 12°C 53°F | 12 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| August Best | 19°C 66°F | 12°C 53°F | 10 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| September Best | 17°C 62°F | 10°C 49°F | 10 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| October | 13°C 56°F | 7°C 44°F | 12 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| November | 10°C 50°F | 4°C 39°F | 12 rainy days | Cold with some rain |
| December | 7°C 45°F | 2°C 35°F | 12 rainy days | Cold and wet |
Long-term averages from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Edinburgh
Farepop finds fares to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 14,700 km · about 19 hours non-stop Adelaide 16,300 km · about 21 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Auckland 17,900 km · about 23 hours non-stop Wellington 18,400 km · about 23.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Boston 3,100 mi · about 6.5 hours non-stop New York 3,300 mi · about 7 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Montréal 4,900 km · about 6.5 hours non-stop Toronto 5,300 km · about 7 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | East Midlands 230 mi · about an hour non-stop Birmingham 250 mi · about an hour non-stop |
| Europe | Dublin 340 km · about an hour non-stop Cork 570 km · about an hour non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Edinburgh
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Edinburgh: questions
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
For the weather, from June to September, when daytime highs average around 18°C. These are long-term averages from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has no distinct wet season. October is usually the wettest month, with about 12 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Edinburgh?
Farepop finds fares to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
How can I find cheap flights to Edinburgh?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Edinburgh costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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