Highlands weather in February
Considering a trip to Highlands this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Highlands in February?
Highlands is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Highlands generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During February, winter is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Kingussie to 9°C in Hallin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Hallin and -1°C in Kingussie.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Balintore with an average of 70 mm to heavy rainfall in Arisaig with 235 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 75 hours of sunlight in Inverness. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Highlands in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Highlands climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Highlands?
Inverness
In February Inverness generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fort William
In February Fort William generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Aviemore
In February Aviemore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fort Augustus
In February Fort Augustus generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nairn
In February Nairn 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Highlands, in the United Kingdom.
Is February the best time to visit Highlands?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Highlands with often poor weather in Inverness.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Inverness. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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