Scotland, UK
Edinburgh cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Edinburgh in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 67°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 44°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 37%fewest rain days (January)
- 57%most rain days (October)
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Weather in Edinburgh by month
Average highs run from 44°F (7°C) in January to 67°F (19°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in January and the most in October. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44 / 37°F7 / 3°C | 37% | 18 mph29 km/h | 42°F6°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| February | 47 / 39°F8 / 4°C | 46% | 18 mph29 km/h | 43°F6°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| March | 49 / 38°F9 / 3°C | 51% | 14 mph23 km/h | 44°F7°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| April | 53 / 41°F11 / 5°C | 46% | 13 mph22 km/h | 49°F9°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| May | 60 / 47°F15 / 8°C | 37% | 13 mph21 km/h | 55°F13°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| June | 64 / 51°F18 / 10°C | 38% | 14 mph23 km/h | 58°F15°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| July | 66 / 54°F19 / 12°C | 52% | 13 mph22 km/h | 60°F15°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| August | 67 / 54°F19 / 12°C | 43% | 14 mph23 km/h | 61°F16°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| September | 62 / 50°F16 / 10°C | 44% | 14 mph23 km/h | 58°F15°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| October | 56 / 48°F13 / 9°C | 57% | 16 mph27 km/h | 54°F12°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| November | 49 / 41°F10 / 5°C | 39% | 15 mph24 km/h | 49°F9°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| December | 45 / 38°F7 / 3°C | 51% | 16 mph26 km/h | 44°F7°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Edinburgh
2 ships from 2 cruise lines are scheduled here, 2 visits in total. The next 2:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 152026 | AIDAsolAIDA Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Hamburg |
| Wed, May 262027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
Ships that visit Edinburgh
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.