Pollen allergies affect people in Edinburgh, causing symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. They occur when plants release pollen into the air.
In Edinburgh, pollen seasons vary by plant type. Tree pollen season typically starts in March and ends in May. Grass pollen season usually begins in May and ends in July.
Weed pollen season typically starts in June and ends in September. Some plants, like nettle and docks, produce pollen from June to November.
Edinburgh's pollen counts are usually highest on warm, sunny days with little wind. Rainy days tend to have lower pollen counts. Checking pollen forecasts can help plan daily activities.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.