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Things to Do in Edinburgh in August
Real historical weather for Edinburgh in August: average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C, with around 79mm of rain (averaged over the last 3 years). Edinburgh is in United Kingdom.
19°C
Average high
12°C
Average low
79mm
Typical rainfall
Real things to do in Edinburgh in August
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The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
★ 5.0(4,670 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €38
Edinburgh - Dark History
★ 5.0(884 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €21
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands
★ 4.9(5,890 reviews)· 12h 30m
From €54
Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included
★ 4.9(1,954 reviews)· 2h 15m
From €63
Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders
★ 4.9(1,058 reviews)· 1h 45m
From €21
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included
★ 4.9(1,781 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €46
Edinburgh and Underground Spanish Ghost Tour
★ 4.9(1,498 reviews)· 1h 15m
From €23
Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
★ 4.8(3,909 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €28
The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket
★ 4.6(739 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €23
Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Experience
★ 4.3(1,308 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €57
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Based on real historical data (averaged over the last 3 years), expect highs around 19°C and lows around 12°C, with roughly 79mm of rain.