Edinburgh weather in February (Scotland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Edinburgh during February? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In February, Edinburgh tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in February. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Edinburgh in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 81 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Edinburgh. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Edinburgh climate page with graphs.

 

Edinburgh, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 81 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 28%  

Where to go in Scotland in February

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Edinburgh.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Scotland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Scotland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.