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Highland Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Highland, Scotland in February.

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Edinburgh Balmacara Glasgow Lamlash

Considering a trip to Highland, Scotland this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Highland in February

Highland, Scotland is a region in Scotland. February in Highland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Edinburgh.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Highland, Scotland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Edinburgh with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 253 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during February. Edinburgh receives roughly 81 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Highland in February

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

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 Highland

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Highland, Scotland?

Temperature range in Highland (February)

Precipitation variation in Highland (February)

Edinburgh

In February Edinburgh 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
54 hours
81 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Edinburgh →

Glasgow

In February Glasgow 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
37 hours
68 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
128 mm (5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Glasgow →

Balmacara

In February Balmacara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
35 hours
62 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
237 mm (9.3 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
19 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Balmacara →

Lamlash

In February Lamlash generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
68 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lamlash →

Sallachy

In February Sallachy 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)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
35 hours
62 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
233 mm (9.2 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
19 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sallachy →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Highland, in Scotland.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Edinburgh 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Balmacara 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)
Glasgow 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Lamlash 8°C (46°F) 5°C (41°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Sallachy 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Inverinate 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)

Highland weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Highland, Scotland in February?

February in Highland, Scotland brings poor weather. In Edinburgh, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Highland, Scotland in February?

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

Does Highland, Scotland get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Highland, Scotland. Edinburgh averages only about 81 mm (3.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Highland, Scotland?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Highland, Scotland with often poor weather in Edinburgh.

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

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