Inverness

Highlands Weather in February

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

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Inverness Fort William Fort Augustus Nairn

Are you planning a trip a to the Highlands, the United Kingdom in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Highlands in February

The Highlands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in the Highlands generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Kingussie to 9°C (48°F) in Hallin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Hallin and -1°C (30°F) in Kingussie.

For specific regional insights in the Highlands, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Balintore with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Arisaig with 235 mm (9.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Inverness sees roughly 75 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore the Highlands by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit the Highlands →

Best Places to Visit in the Highlands in February

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

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 the Highlands

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

Temperature range in the Highlands (February)

Precipitation variation in the Highlands (February)

Inverness

In February Inverness generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
75 hours
107 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Inverness →

Fort William

In February Fort William generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
33 hours
59 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
232 mm (9.1 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
18 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fort William →

Fort Augustus

In February Fort Augustus generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
75 hours
107 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fort Augustus →

Nairn

In February Nairn 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
40 hours
75 hours
107 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nairn →

Drumnadrochit

In February Drumnadrochit generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
75 hours
107 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Drumnadrochit →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Highlands, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Inverness 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Fort William 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Fort Augustus 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Nairn 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Drumnadrochit 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Grantown on Spey 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

The Highlands weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across the Highlands, the United Kingdom in February. The popular destination of Inverness averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Inverness averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

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

February is on the drier side in the Highlands, the United Kingdom. Inverness averages only about 91 mm (3.6 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to the Highlands, the United Kingdom 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Highlands.

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