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Weather in February in Dumfries and Galloway

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

What is the weather like in Dumfries and Galloway in February?

Dumfries and Galloway 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 in Moffat to 9°C in Portpatrick. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Portpatrick and 1°C in Moffat.

For specific regional insights in Dumfries and Galloway, 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 to high rainfall in Carsphairn with 140 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 hours of sunshine in Dumfries. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Dumfries and Galloway climate page.

Where to go in Dumfries and Galloway in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Dumfries and Galloway on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Dumfries and Galloway's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Dumfries and Galloway?

Dumfries

In February Dumfries generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Dumfries
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
39 hours 
116 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
2°C 
63 hours 
110 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
86 hours 
88 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Dumfries

Stranraer

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

Stranraer
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
6°C 
126 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February February
9°C 
5°C 
111 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
6°C 
92 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Stranraer

Moffat

In February Moffat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Moffat
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
7°C 
1°C 
39 hours 
126 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February February
7°C 
1°C 
63 hours 
121 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
86 hours 
98 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Moffat

Kirkcudbright

In February Kirkcudbright generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kirkcudbright
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
4°C 
140 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
3°C 
126 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
4°C 
103 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Kirkcudbright

Gretna Green

In February Gretna Green generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gretna Green
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
39 hours 
103 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
2°C 
63 hours 
97 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
86 hours 
77 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Gretna Green

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Is February the best time to visit Dumfries and Galloway?

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

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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