Portree weather in February (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

Is February a good time to explore Portree weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

February in Portree generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 4°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Portree in February usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 62 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Portree. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portree, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 62 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Portree.

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