Packing Comparison
Edinburgh vs London in July
Temperatures are comparable; the packing list shifts in style and a few specifics.
Edinburgh
July avg: 52–68°F · temperate oceanic – cooler, windier, and often wetter than southern UK cities
Core packing
- • Lightweight Waterproof Jacket· essential
- • Cardigan or Fleece· essential
- • T-shirts, Camisoles, and Polos· essential
- • Jeans or Lightweight Trousers· essential
- • Maxi Dress or Skirt
- • Comfortable Trainers/Sneakers· essential
- • Walking Shoes
- • Sandals or Espadrilles
- …and 9 more (see full list)
London
July avg: 57–73°F · temperate oceanic
Core packing
- • Lightweight and Breathable Fabrics· essential
- • Light Cardigan or Denim Jacket· essential
- • Dresses, Skirts, or Shorts
- • Lightweight Trousers or Chinos
- • Packable Rain Jacket
- • Comfortable Walking Sandals· essential
- • Lightweight Trainers· essential
- • Smart Flats or Loafers
- …and 4 more (see full list)
What's different
Bring for Edinburgh
- + Cardigan or Fleece
- + Comfortable Trainers/Sneakers
- + Cross-body Bag or Daypack
- + Jeans or Lightweight Trousers
- + Lightweight Waterproof Jacket
- + Sunglasses
- + T-shirts, Camisoles, and Polos
- + Light Scarf
- + 5 more
Bring for London
- + Comfortable Walking Sandals
- + Light Cardigan or Denim Jacket
- + Lightweight and Breathable Fabrics
- + Lightweight Trainers
- + Sunglasses and Sun Hat
- + Dresses, Skirts, or Shorts
- + Lightweight Trousers or Chinos
- + Packable Rain Jacket