Dumfries and Galloway Weather in February

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

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Dumfries Stranraer Moffat Kirkcudbright

Planning a trip to Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Dumfries and Galloway in February

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Moffat to 9°C (48°F) in Portpatrick. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Portpatrick and 1°C (34°F) in Moffat.

For specific regional insights in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gretna Green with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to high rainfall in Carsphairn with 140 mm (5.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. Dumfries experiences about 63 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Dumfries and Galloway by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Dumfries and Galloway in February

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

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 Dumfries and Galloway

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

Temperature range in Dumfries and Galloway (February)

Precipitation variation in Dumfries and Galloway (February)

Dumfries

In February Dumfries generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high 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
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
63 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dumfries →

Stranraer

In February Stranraer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stranraer →

Moffat

In February Moffat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high 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
39 hours
63 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Moffat →

Kirkcudbright

In February Kirkcudbright generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high 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
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
126 mm (5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kirkcudbright →

Gretna Green

In February Gretna Green generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate 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
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
63 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gretna Green →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Dumfries and Galloway in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dumfries 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Stranraer 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Moffat 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Kirkcudbright 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Gretna Green 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Boreland of Colvend 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)

Dumfries and Galloway weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in February?

Expect poor weather across Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in February. The popular destination of Dumfries averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in February?

Daytime temperatures in Dumfries peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in February, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in February?

Yes, February tends to be a wetter month in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Dumfries sits around 110 mm (4.3 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Dumfries, February may not be the ideal time to visit Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Dumfries. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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