When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
Hipcamp staff
The weather in Edinburgh is most pleasant between May and September. July and August can get uncomfortably crowded with tourists, especially during the Edinburgh festivals. To enjoy the city in relative peace, aim for May or late September. The winter months are typically cold, wet, and dark with sunset around 3:30pm in December. Edinburgh is a year-round destination, but the weather is most pleasant between May and September.
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