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Edinburgh has an Oceanic climate (Cfb in Köppen classification) characterized by mild summers, cool winters, and frequent rainfall throughout the year. Average annual temperature is around 9°C with 730-868 mm of precipitation, often distributed over many days. Visitors should expect changeable weather with wind, rain, and occasional sunny spells even in winter.
Summer Average
15°C
Winter Average
4°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
170
Sunny Days
1100 hours
Humidity
83%
Spring
March - May
5-14°C
Spring brings gradually warming temperatures with average highs rising from 9°C to 14°C and lows from 2°C to 6°C. Rainfall is moderate at around 40-50 mm per month, with increasing sunshine hours.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
14-19°C
Summers are cool and mild with average highs of 17-18°C and lows around 10-11°C. Precipitation remains steady at 50-65 mm monthly, with partly cloudy skies and the longest days.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
9-16°C
Autumn sees cooling temperatures with highs from 16°C to 9°C and increasing wind and rain. Monthly rainfall peaks around 65 mm in October, with shorter days and higher humidity.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
1-7°C
Winters are cold and damp with average highs of 6-7°C and lows near 1°C, occasional frost, and frequent rain or drizzle. Precipitation is around 50 mm per month with the fewest sunshine hours.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Edimburgo
Edimburgo ofrece una mezcla poco común de encanto histórico y oportunidades modernas para profesionales internacionales. Situada entre paisajes accidentados y una energía cosmopolita, la ciudad proporciona una alta calidad de vida con sólidos índices de seguridad e infraestructura pública confiable. El robusto sistema de salud y el acogedor ecosistema académico y tecnológico la hacen particularmente atractiva para expatriados cualificados que buscan un entorno equilibrado e intelectualmente estimulante.
Con una vibrante comunidad internacional que representa aproximadamente el 8% de la población, los recién llegados encontrarán a Edimburgo sorprendentemente accesible. El tamaño compacto de la ciudad se traduce en un transporte eficiente, barrios diversos y una red profesional estrecha que ayuda a facilitar la transición. Si bien el coste de vida puede ser un desafío, la riqueza cultural, las universidades de clase mundial y la emergente escena tecnológica ofrecen oportunidades convincentes de crecimiento profesional y personal.
Safety & Security in Edimburgo
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
74
/100
United Kingdom Avg
59
Europe Avg
59
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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