Weather on May 21 in Edinburgh
Historical weather data for May 21 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Based on 55 years of data from EDINBURGH: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDE
About This Date
May 21st in Edinburgh, United Kingdom typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 8°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 21st was in 2010 (18°C average), while the coldest was 2006 (8°C) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 53% of May 21st dates historically, with the wettest May 21st recording 1.25" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 21st in Edinburgh? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16°C (60°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |
| 2024 | 14°C (57°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0.04" |
| 2023 | 16°C (60°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0.1" |
| 2022 | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | 13°C (56°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0.44" |
| 2020 | 17°C (62°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0.2" |
| 2019 | 17°C (62°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0.24" |
| 2018 | 13°C (55°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | 19°C (66°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | 17°C (63°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0.36" |
| 2015 | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0.02" |
| 2014 | 11°C (52°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | 14°C (57°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | 17°C (62°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | 14°C (58°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0.06" |
| 2010 | 26°C (78°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | 17°C (62°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0.06" |
| 2008 | 15°C (59°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | 18°C (64°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0" |
| 2006 | 11°C (51°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 1.25" |
| 2005 | 14°C (58°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0.93" |
| 2004 | 18°C (64°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | 19°C (66°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0.12" |
| 2002 | 19°C (67°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0.1" |
| 2001 | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | 15°C (59°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0.01" |
| 1999 | 14°C (57°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0.34" |
| 1998 | 18°C (64°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | 11°C (52°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0.02" |
| 1996 | 14°C (57°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0.06" |
| 1995 | 16°C (61°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | 12°C (53°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0.24" |
| 1991 | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | 17°C (62°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0.09" |
| 1989 | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | 19°C (66°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | 11°C (51°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | 13°C (56°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0.06" |
| 1985 | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | 17°C (62°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0.86" |
| 1983 | 13°C (56°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0.05" |
| 1982 | 17°C (62°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0.96" |
| 1981 | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0.28" |
| 1980 | 13°C (56°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | 15°C (59°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | 12°C (54°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0.24" |
| 1977 | 22°C (71°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | 16°C (60°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0.25" |
| 1975 | 13°C (56°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0" |
| 1974 | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0.09" |
| 1973 | 11°C (51°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0.61" |
| 1972 | 17°C (63°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0.15" |
| 1971 | 18°C (64°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0" |