Edinburgh in August
Four festivals at once turn the Old Town into a single continuous venue, with rooms at four times their normal price and no walking pace on the Royal Mile.
Is August a good time to visit Edinburgh?
August is one of the busiest months in Edinburgh, at about 98/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
What’s on in August
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe — city at capacity
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
- Edinburgh International Festival
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Edinburgh, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Edinburgh?
August is one of the busiest months in Edinburgh, at about 98/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
How crowded is Edinburgh in August?
Edinburgh sits at roughly 98/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 39 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh in August?
Expect highs around 19°C and lows near 12°C in August, with about 11 wet days across the month.