Edinburgh · July
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 65°F, low 54°F. Humidity averages 78% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 20 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
65° / 54°F
Humidity
78%
Rain days
20/mo
Wind
13 mph
What July feels like in Edinburgh
Sunrise
04:51
Mid-month average
Sunset
21:45
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 July
The kit for July in Edinburgh: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
July vs the surrounding months
vs June
+3° avg high
+2 rain days
Edinburgh in June →
July
65°F avg high
20 rain days
Best: morning
vs August
+1° avg high
-1 rain days
Edinburgh in August →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Edinburgh in July?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Edinburgh in July?+
Average high 65°F, average low 54°F.
How does July compare to surrounding months in Edinburgh?+
Compared to June (avg high 62°F), July is warmer. Compared to August (avg high 64°F), July is warmer.
Does it rain often in Edinburgh in July?+
Expect about 20 measurable rain days in July, on average.