Weather

London:

London is a year-round tourist center, with few of its attractions closing or significantly reducing their opening hours in winter. Your best chance of good weather is, of course, at the height of summer in July and August, but there’s certainly no guarantee of sun even in those months – plus it’s when you can expect the biggest crowds and highest prices.

A typical London-area weather forecast for a summer day predicts “scattered clouds with sunny periods and showers, possibly heavy at times.” Summer temperatures seldom rise above 78°F (25°C), nor do they drop below 35°F (2°C) in winter. London, being in one of the mildest parts of the country, can be very pleasant in the spring and fall. Yes, it rains, but you’ll rarely get a true downpour. Rains are heaviest in November, when the city averages two and a half inches.

Jan–Feb 32°–44°F / 0°–7°C
Mar 34°–49°F / 1°–9°C
Apr 38°–54°F / 3°–12°C
May 43°–61°F / 6°–16°C
June 48°–67°F / 9°–19°C
July–Aug 51°–71°F / 11°–22°C
Sep 47°–65°F / 8°–18°C
Oct 43°–59°F / 6°–15°C
Nov 37°–50°F / 3°–10°C
Dec 34°–45°F / 1°–7°C

Edinburgh:

Touring Edinburgh can be done in rain or shine with a host of indoor and outdoor attractions. On cloudy days Edinburgh Castle, The Palace at Holyroodhouse and the Parliament House are an escape from the rain. If the weather is dry, then exploring the Royal Mile is the best way to enjoy the distinct medieval architecture of the city. Due to Scotland’s location at the top of Great Britain, it experiences cooler temperatures. Highs in the winter range from 43°F to 46°F (5°C), seeing up to two and a half inches of rain a month. In the summer, Edinburgh experiences highs around 64°F, with July and August offering the most consistent sunshine. Most of the summer months average about two inches of rain a month.

Weather in Edinburgh can change very quickly and is never certain for any length of time. Heavy depressions from the Atlantic Ocean known as European windstorms are most common in the autumn and winter, but it is always safe to pack warm clothing with lightweight rainwear anytime you travel.

Mar 34°–47°F / 1°–8°C
Apr 37°–52°F / 3°–11°C
May 42°–57°F / 6°–14°C
June 47°–63°F / 8°–17°C
July–Aug 50°–65°F / 10°–18°C
Sep 47°–61°F / 8°–16°C
Oct 42°–55°F / 6°–13°C
Nov 35°–47°F / 2°–8°C
Dec 33°–44°F / 1°–7°C

Dublin:

Ireland’s emerald landscape is due to the moist winds from the Atlantic Ocean and frequent rain in the winter. The average temperature in the winter ranges from 35°F to 45°F. The average temperature in the summer is a mild 65° to 75°F. In May and June, the days offer about 7 hours of sunshine. Like most European countries, July and August are the suggested months to travel to Ireland for the driest, warmest weather.

Spring and autumn are also good times to travel if you prefer smaller crowds. Unfortunately, the weather at this time can be rather rainy with less daylight. Pubs are a good relief from inhospitable weather and offer hardy Irish fare to enjoy. The average annual rainfall in Ireland ranges from 31 to 41 inches, making its annual rainfall less than Florida’s.

Mar 32°–54°F / 0°–12°C
Apr 36°–55°F / 2°–13°C
May 41°–61°F / 5°–16°C
June 46°–67°F / 8°–19°C
July–Aug 48°–71°F / 9°–22°C
Sep 45°–65°F / 7°–18°C
Oct 39°–61°F / 4°–16°C
Nov–Dec 34°–52°F / 1°–11°C