Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, is a vibrant city blending medieval charm with modern sophistication.
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Overview
Its historic Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Key attractions include Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and Holyrood Palace.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Edinburgh.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14☁️17°C13°C0%0 mm
- WedJul 15☁️18°C13°C0%0 mm
- ThuJul 16☁️19°C12°C0%0 mm
- FriJul 17☁️18°C14°C0%0 mm
- SatJul 18☁️21°C13°C4%0 mm
- SunJul 19☁️24°C14°C4%0 mm
- MonJul 20☀️22°C15°C6%0 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation677 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6°C | 1°C | 64 mm |
| Feb | 7°C | 1°C | 45 mm |
| Mar | 9°C | 2°C | 52 mm |
| Apr | 11°C | 3°C | 43 mm |
| May | 14°C | 6°C | 49 mm |
| Jun | 17°C | 9°C | 53 mm |
| Jul | 19°C | 11°C | 58 mm |
| Aug | 19°C | 10°C | 53 mm |
| Sep | 16°C | 9°C | 62 mm |
| Oct | 13°C | 6°C | 70 mm |
| Nov | 9°C | 3°C | 61 mm |
| Dec | 7°C | 1°C | 67 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Jun 24, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerStronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierStandard Remote WorkHandles video calls and daily work tasks
Download38.3 Mbps
Upload10.1 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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