Edinburgh weather in February (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Edinburgh during February? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Edinburgh generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 2°C.

Edinburgh in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 81 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Edinburgh. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Edinburgh, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 81 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 28% *  
* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom 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 Edinburgh in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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