Weather in February in Scotland
Planning a journey to Scotland this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Scotland in February?
February in Scotland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. February is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Inverinate to 10°C in Bowmore. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Bowmore and 1°C in Inverinate.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Scotland, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aberdeen with an average of 65 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 253 mm.Average sunshine
Edinburgh experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 81 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Scotland climate page.
Where to go in Scotland in February
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Scotland, check out our Scotland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Scotland?
Edinburgh
In February Edinburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Aberdeen
In February Aberdeen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Oban
In February Oban generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Dundee
In February Dundee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Shetland
In February Shetland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Scotland.
Is February the best time to visit Scotland?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Scotland due to the typically poor weather in Edinburgh.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Edinburgh. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Scotland.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Scotland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Scotland.
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