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Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Best timeJun & Aug–Sep
Set inEdinburgh, United Kingdom
In season~63°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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37–68°F
CurrencyGBP
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+00:00
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Map showing the location of Edinburgh Castle
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightApr · 37%
WarmestJul · 68°F
WettestOct
Best windowJun & Aug–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age. There has been a royal castle on the rock since the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century, and the castle continued to be a royal residence until 1633. From the 15th century, the castle's residential role declined, and by the 17th century it was principally used as a military garrison.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jun & Aug–Sep. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Major General Sir Nils Olav III
3 mi away
Glenkinchie
13 mi away
Bell Rock Lighthouse
46 mi away
Auchentoshan
48 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Edinburgh Castle?

The best time to visit Edinburgh Castle is June & August–September, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Where is Edinburgh Castle?

Edinburgh Castle is in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

What is Edinburgh Castle known for?

Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age. There has been a royal castle on the rock since the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century, and the castle continued to be a royal residence until 1633. From the 15th century, the castle's residential role declined, and by the 17th century it was principally used as a military garrison.

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