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Scotland weather in February

Thinking about venturing to Scotland this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

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.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Edinburgh.

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. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 81 hours of sunshine in Edinburgh. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Scotland in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Scotland climate page.

Where to go in Scotland in February

Find the average weather conditions in February for the most popular destinations in Scotland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Scotland

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Scotland?

Average weather in 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.

Edinburgh
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
87 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
2°C 
81 hours 
81 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
116 hours 
70 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Edinburgh

Average weather in 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.

Aberdeen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
72 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
3°C 
86 hours 
65 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
4°C 
124 hours 
61 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Aberdeen

Average weather in 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.

Oban
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
3°C 
33 hours 
254 mm 
23 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
3°C 
59 hours 
220 mm 
18 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
86 hours 
179 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Oban

Average weather in 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.

Dundee
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
55 hours 
83 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February February
9°C 
2°C 
79 hours 
71 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
118 hours 
66 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Dundee

Average weather in 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.

Shetland
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
29 hours 
136 mm 
26 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
5°C 
55 hours 
119 mm 
20 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
5°C 
93 hours 
102 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in Shetland

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?

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