Kirknewton weather in February (Lothian, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Kirknewton in February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In February, Kirknewton typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is a winter month. 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.

Kirknewton in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

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 Kirknewton. 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 Kirknewton climate page with graphs.

 

Kirknewton, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 81 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (8 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.

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. 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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