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Rain jacket for Edinburgh in August

Verdict

Pack it

Around 12 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

Why

Edinburgh in August averages highs of 66°F, lows of 52°F, 12 rainy days.

That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 12 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

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