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Argyll and Bute Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom in February.

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Oban Taynuilt Luss Dunoon

Planning a getaway to Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Argyll and Bute in February

Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Argyll and Bute generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Bridge of Orchy to 9°C (48°F) in Port Ellen. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Port Ellen and 0°C (32°F) in Bridge of Orchy.

For a closer look at conditions across Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Port Ellen with an average of 125 mm (4.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Cullipool with 230 mm (9.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. Oban experiences about 59 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Argyll and Bute by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Argyll and Bute — and find the best time to visit. (based on Oban)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Argyll and Bute in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Argyll and Bute.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Argyll and Bute

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Argyll and Bute (February)

Precipitation variation in Argyll and Bute (February)

Oban

In February Oban generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
33 hours
59 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
254 mm (10 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
179 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oban →

Taynuilt

In February Taynuilt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
33 hours
59 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
224 mm (8.8 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Taynuilt →

Luss

In February Luss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
68 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Luss →

Dunoon

In February Dunoon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
68 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dunoon →

Arrochar

In February Arrochar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
68 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arrochar →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Argyll and Bute in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oban 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Taynuilt 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)
Luss 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Dunoon 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Arrochar 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Kilchrenan 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)

Argyll and Bute weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom in February?

Expect poor weather across Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom in February. The popular destination of Oban averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom in February?

In Oban, the average daytime high in February is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in February?

Yes. February brings heavy rainfall to Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom, with Oban averaging around 220 mm (8.7 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Oban.

On average, the best time to visit Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom is in May, June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Oban.

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