Kintail weather in February (Highland, Scotland)

How does the February weather in Kintail compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In February, Kintail tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Winter occurs in February. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Kintail in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 218 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 62 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Kintail, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 218 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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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