Durness weather in February (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Durness during February? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In February, Durness usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 8°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Durness in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 72 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Durness. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, 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 Durness climate page with graphs.

 

Durness, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 72 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

* Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

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

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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.

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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