Glasgow weather in February (Scotland)

What can you expect from the weather in Glasgow during February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Glasgow typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Glasgow in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 68 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Glasgow. June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Glasgow, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 128 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
SunshineSunshine 68 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in Scotland in February

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

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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 Glasgow in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Glasgow.

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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.