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Edinburgh vs London in July

Edinburgh and London are close in July. Edinburgh averages 12–19°C with moderate–high crowds; London 16–24°C with very high crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Edinburgh and London

The verdict for July

  • WeatherLondon has the better weather7.5/10 vs 10/10
  • CrowdsEdinburgh is quieterModerate–High vs Very High
  • PricesEdinburgh is cheaper€€€ vs €€€€€
  • OverallVery similar7/10 vs 7/10
Edinburgh skyline with the Balmoral clock tower at sunset

Edinburgh in July

Warm by Edinburgh standards, and building toward August.

Temperature
12–19°C
Crowds
Moderate–High
Prices
€€€

+The warmest month of the year

–Crowds and prices start climbing ahead of the Fringe

July is Edinburgh’s warmest month, and some Fringe performers hold preview shows from early August's final days of July, with smaller audiences and lower prices than the festival proper.

Edinburgh in July
London skyline along the River Thames at golden hour

London in July

Best weather, worst prices

Temperature
16–24°C
Crowds
Very High
Prices
€€€€€

+Warm weather, maximum daylight and London's major summer events.

–One of the busiest and most expensive periods of the year.

London at full volume — if weather and events matter more than cost.

London in July

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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