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Edinburgh in June
Edinburgh warms up: highs climb to 62°F (16°C), from 56°F in May, with lows of 49°F (10°C) and about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain.
June opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 73/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 62°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (82 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~17 h 17 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What June feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 62°F (16°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 49°F (10°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.2 in (82 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 82%.
With about 17 h 17 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around June
June is one of Edinburgh's best months on the climate data.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (June – August), which brings about 10.7 in (273 mm) in total.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: June – September.
- Longest days of the year, about 17 h 17 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 70/100 in May to 73/100.
- June sits inside the May – Sep window our Scotland’s Highland Rail Line route recommends.
- Our Edinburgh & the Cairngorms route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — June falls outside it.
What to pack for June
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Edinburgh in June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Calton Hill
City hill with monuments and the classic view down Princes Street.
Why now June scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Arthur's Seat
Extinct volcano in Holyrood Park with a 45-minute climb to city-wide views.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 3.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
The White Hart Inn
One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs, on the Grassmarket below the castle, with regular live folk music.
Royal Mile
Old Town spine of closes and wynds running from the castle to Holyrood.
The Kitchin
Tom Kitchin's Michelin-starred Leith restaurant cooking seasonal Scottish produce.
Oink
Hog-roast rolls carved from a whole pig in the window.
Nearby in June
- Aviemore & the Cairngorms in June~89 mi · highs 60°F, 4.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Fort William in June~95 mi · highs 61°F, 5.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Inverness in June~112 mi · highs 62°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dublin in June~218 mi · highs 62°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Edinburgh in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Edinburgh?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 73/100. Expect highs of 62°F (16°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Sep window our Scotland’s Highland Rail Line route recommends.
How cold is Edinburgh in June?
Average highs are 62°F (16°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Edinburgh in June?
Some: about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 35.0 in (889 mm).
What should I pack for Edinburgh in June?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in June
- Scotland’s Highland Rail Line May – Sep
Planning Edinburgh in June?
Share this June plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.