Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Scotland this February.
Scotland, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in February, ranging from 7°C (45°F) in Inverinate to 10°C (50°F) in Bowmore. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Bowmore and 1°C (34°F) in Inverinate. The month of February is in the winter season.
To get a sense of February's typical temperatures in the key spots of Scotland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in February: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Edinburgh typically peak at 8°C (46°F) in February, putting it in the low range.
Nighttime temperatures in Edinburgh typically drop to around 2°C (36°F) in February.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Bowmore clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 10°C (50°F), and evenings that remain near 5°C (41°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Inverinate stands out as the coolest city in Scotland for the month of February. Daytime highs average 7°C (45°F) and it cools down to about 1°C (34°F) at night.
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 cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
The water temperature averages approximately 6°C (43°F) in Edinburgh this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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