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Edinburgh Weather in August

In August, Edinburgh averages a high of 18°C (65°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), based on 55 years of historical weather data from EDINBURGH: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDE.

18°C
Average high
65°F
10°C
Average low
50°F
30°C
Record high
86°F · 1975
1°C
Record low
33°F · 1999

What to Expect in Edinburgh in August

Typical August days in Edinburgh reach 18°C (65°F) during the afternoon and cool to around 10°C (50°F) overnight. On average, measurable rain falls on about 56% of days this month. Over the past 55 years, August temperatures in Edinburgh have ranged from a record high of 30°C (1975) down to a record low of 1°C (1999).

For a day-by-day look or other months, see the full Edinburgh weather history.

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Edinburgh Weather in August: Average Temperature & Records (°C)