Month guide · Edinburgh · United Kingdom
Edinburgh in June
What June is really like in Edinburgh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Edinburgh. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 17.6 hours of daylight. The longest days, with light until after 10pm; a pleasant month before the August rush.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 17.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Edinburgh: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (15°C (59°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:26
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 22:00
- Daylight
- About 17.6 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°F)
Summer (June–August). Long, mild days with up to 17 hours of light and August's festivals; the busiest and most expensive season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Royal Highland Show — Scotland's agricultural show at Ingliston (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Inverleith
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Founded in 1670 as a physic garden, the Royal Botanic Garden covers about 70 acres north of Stockbridge, with a celebrated rock garden, a Chinese hillside, an avenue of giant redwoods and a lawn with a view over the skyline to the castle.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Museum · Old Town
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Time the camera obscura show for a bright day, when the projected image is sharpest.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Views
Gallery · Dean Village
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Two neoclassical buildings facing each other across Belford Road hold Scotland's national collection of modern and contemporary art, from Dalí and Magritte to the Scottish Colourists, with Charles Jencks's grassy landform sculpture on the front lawn.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Island · Cramond
Cramond Island
Check the tide times posted at the causeway and leave the island well before the crossing closes; people are regularly cut off by the rising tide.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 9°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Edinburgh?
One of the best months to visit Edinburgh, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Edinburgh?
It is one of the best months to visit Edinburgh. The longest days, with light until after 10pm; a pleasant month before the August rush.
+How warm is Edinburgh in June?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Edinburgh in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.