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Travelling to Edinburgh
Cowgate, the Fringe in August and Hogmanay at New Year. Best time: depending on your plans · hotels from €60/night.
When to go to Edinburgh?
Average temperatures and recorded rainfall, month by month.
| jan | fév | mar | avr | mai | juin | juil | août | sep | oct | nov | déc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 4° | 6° | 6° | 8° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 13° | 11° | 7° | 6° |
| Rain mm | 74 | 75 | 73 | 52 | 69 | 79 | 89 | 81 | 78 | 101 | 82 | 92 |
Rain: average monthly total over 10 years — above 150 mm, expect the rainy season.
What hotel budget in Edinburgh?
Ranges per night per room, from low to high season — estimates updated on 18/07/2026.
| Tier | From | High season | Typical brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | €60/night | €140/night | Premier Inn · Travelodge · Ibis |
| Comfort | €95/night | €220/night | Mercure · Holiday Inn · Hilton |
| Boutique | €160/night | €360/night | Kimpton · Apex Grassmarket · Tigerlily |
| Luxury | €320/night | €750/night | The Balmoral · Waldorf Astoria · Caledonian |
The vibe on the ground
Neighbourhoods to aim for: Grassmarket, Cowgate.
Highlights: Fringe Festival (August) · Hogmanay (December, January).
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