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John O Groats weather in February (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in John O Groats this February? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In February, John O Groats typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 5°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

John O Groats in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 61 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

John O Groats, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 61 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 24 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
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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