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Edinburgh Weather August
Edinburgh is located in oceanic climate that can be described as high humidity and moderate seasonal temperature fluctuations warm summer and soft but windy winter.
To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Edinburgh in August.
average daily high | +18.9°C | |
average daily low | +11.4°C | |
sea temperature | +14.9°C | |
daytime | 15.7 h | |
sunny / overcast hours | 5.2 / 10.5 | |
average monthly precipitation | 60 mm | |
Best time with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks in Edinburgh are July, August.
Temperature in Edinburgh
In August the average daily maximum in Edinburgh is +18.9°C, and the minimum +11.4°C.
The hottest August day on record is +31.4°C, and the coldest +2.2°C.
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Daylight hours
There are 15.7 hours of daylight in Edinburgh in August. Out of these, on average 5.2 are sunny, which means it is mostly cloudy.
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Sea temperature
The average monthly temperature in the Firth of Forth on the beaches of Edinburgh in August is +14.9°C.
The water is cold and only apt for bathing for the most hardy people.
Precipitation
The amount of precipitation in Edinburgh in August is usually 60 mm, which may cause a change of plans on certain days.