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Highest rated hotelSt Giles ApartHotel by Joivy – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookJanuary
Average 4 star hotel price1 104 zł per night
Average 5 star hotel price1 911 zł per night

When’s the best time to visit Edinburgh?

Not sure when to visit Edinburgh? We analysed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a whole heap of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to stay in Edinburgh.

October

Temperature6°C - 11°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight382 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel249 zł
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November

Temperature3°C - 7°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight204 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel195 zł
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December

Temperature1°C - 5°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight239 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel185 zł
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January

Temperature1°C - 4°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight238 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel156 zł
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February

Temperature1°C - 5°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight260 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel166 zł
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March

Temperature1°C - 7°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight220 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel171 zł
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April

Temperature3°C - 9°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight354 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel239 zł
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May

Temperature5°C - 13°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight380 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel268 zł
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June

Temperature8°C - 15°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight421 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel322 zł
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July

Temperature10°C - 17°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight499 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel288 zł
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Finding cheap hotels in Edinburgh: FAQs

In Edinburgh, the expected average temperature in October is 9°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 17°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October, and the driest month is May.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Edinburgh with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is 239 zł per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 268 zł per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 1 063 zł per night, and the average price on weekends is 1 201 zł. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 10.6km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Dundee Airport, which is 56.8km from the city centre.
Glasgow Intl Airport, which is 77.9km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Edinburgh is currently around 821 zł per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is 195 zł per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Edinburgh is currently around 987 zł per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is 273 zł per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Edinburgh is currently around 1 940 zł per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is 733 zł per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Edinburgh is January, with an average price of 962 zł per night. The most expensive month is August, when the average room rate can rise to 2 145 zł per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in November is 1 133 zł per night, which is around 7% lower than the rest of the year.