Fife Weather in February

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

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St Andrews Dunfermline Anstruther Cupar

Thinking about venturing to Fife, the United Kingdom this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Fife in February

Fife, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Fife generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in St Andrews.

To explore the conditions in Fife, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Crail with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Oakley with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. St Andrews experiences about 79 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Fife by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Fife →

Best Places to Visit in Fife in February

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

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 Fife

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

Temperature range in Fife (February)

Precipitation variation in Fife (February)

St Andrews

In February St Andrews generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
79 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in St Andrews →

Dunfermline

In February Dunfermline generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
81 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dunfermline →

Anstruther

In February Anstruther generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
79 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Anstruther →

Cupar

In February Cupar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
79 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cupar →

Crail

In February Crail generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
79 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Crail →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Andrews 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Dunfermline 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Anstruther 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Cupar 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Crail 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Kirkcaldy 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Fife weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fife, the United Kingdom in February?

February in Fife, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In St Andrews, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Fife, the United Kingdom in February?

Average temperatures in Fife, the United Kingdom during February range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in St Andrews.

Does Fife, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Fife, the United Kingdom. St Andrews averages only about 66 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Fife, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in St Andrews, February may not be the ideal time to visit Fife, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in St Andrews. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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