Lothian Weather in February

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

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Edinburgh Musselburgh Linlithgow North Berwick

Planning a trip to Lothian, the United Kingdom this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Lothian in February

Lothian, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Lothian generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During February, winter is in full swing.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Innerwick with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Bathgate with 95 mm (3.7 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.

Explore Lothian by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Lothian →

Best Places to Visit in Lothian in February

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

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 Lothian

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

Temperature range in Lothian (February)

Precipitation variation in Lothian (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
84 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Edinburgh →

Musselburgh

In February Musselburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
81 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Musselburgh →

Linlithgow

In February Linlithgow 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
95 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Linlithgow →

North Berwick

In February North Berwick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
81 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in North Berwick →

Livingston

In February Livingston 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
7°C (45°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
96 mm (3.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Livingston →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Edinburgh 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Musselburgh 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Linlithgow 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
North Berwick 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Livingston 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Dunbar 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Lothian weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Lothian, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Edinburgh average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

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

Edinburgh averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

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

Not particularly. Edinburgh averages just 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Lothian, the United Kingdom.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Edinburgh, February may not be the ideal time to visit Lothian, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Edinburgh. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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