Edinburgh · August
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 64°F, low 53°F. Humidity averages 80% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 21 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
64° / 53°F
Humidity
80%
Rain days
21/mo
Wind
13 mph
What August feels like in Edinburgh
Sunrise
05:46
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:46
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Edinburgh in August
The kit for August in Edinburgh: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
August vs the surrounding months
vs July
-1° avg high
+1 rain days
Edinburgh in July →
August
64°F avg high
21 rain days
Best: morning
vs September
+3° avg high
+4 rain days
Edinburgh in September →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Edinburgh in August?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Edinburgh in August?+
Average high 64°F, average low 53°F.
How does August compare to surrounding months in Edinburgh?+
Compared to July (avg high 65°F), August is cooler. Compared to September (avg high 61°F), August is warmer.
Does it rain often in Edinburgh in August?+
Expect about 21 measurable rain days in August, on average.