Highland weather in February
Planning a getaway to Highland 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 is the weather like in Highland in February?
Highland is a region in Scotland. February in Highland generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. February falls during the winter season.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Balmacara.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sallachy with an average of 211 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 253 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 62 hours of sunshine in Balmacara. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at February's conditions in Highland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Highland's yearly weather, check out our Highland climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Highland?
Balmacara
In February Balmacara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sallachy
In February Sallachy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Inverinate
In February Inverinate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Glenelg
In February Glenelg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kintail
In February Kintail generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Highland, in Scotland.
Is February the best time to visit Highland?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Highland with often poor weather in Balmacara.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Balmacara.
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