Weather

There is so much to see, do and enjoy, in the city of Edinburgh itself  - and in Midothian, East and West Lothian, Fife, Perthshire, the Borders and the surrounding areas - and throughout the whole of East Central Scotland - even in the unlikely event of inclement weather !

For summaries of immediate prospects and outlooks for a further four to five days. ...click on the link below.
www.bbc.co.uk

And should you want a second opinion – a ‘rain check’ – as is often necessary, look at www.metoffice.gov.uk
Edinburgh experiences a generally temperate but varied type of weather. The chilliest months are December, January and February, with highest day temperatures characteristically around 5°C (41°F); the temperature rarely stays below freezing during the day in wintertime. Temperatures in the warmest months (June, July and August) can reach as high as around 21/22°C (70°F) during the day but it is not that uncommon for higher still with a record 30°C achieved in the Summer of 2003 and very pleasant temperatures well into October!

The city can be windy, and when it emanates from the north or east the chill factor is somewhat higher, especially in the winter months.  Rain, some of it heavy, is of course possible at any time of the year. But Edinburgh's coastal location is one reason for the city getting relatively little snow in winter. What snow there is, is normally light and usually disappears in a day or so, or less.