Musselburgh weather in February (Lothian, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Musselburgh usually fare in February? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During February, Musselburgh usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During February, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Musselburgh in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 81 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Musselburgh. 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 Musselburgh climate page with graphs.

 

Musselburgh, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 81 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (18 KM, 11 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. 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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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