Edinburgh pollen forecast — The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers – Muirfield neighborhood

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Edinburgh are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Edinburgh will be similar to today, with cypress at medium levels, grass at medium levels

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Edinburgh. grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and hazel are not currently active.

Ask anyone with allergies in Edinburgh and they'll tell you it's alder and birch that cause the trouble. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Alder gets going around January and tapers off by April, then birch carries on from March until May. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.

The Edinburgh pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Edinburgh, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.