Prestonpans weather in February (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Prestonpans look like in February? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Prestonpans includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is known for being in the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 8°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Prestonpans in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 81 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Prestonpans, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 81 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (22 KM, 14 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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