Tayside Weather in February

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

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Pitlochry Perth Crieff Aberfeldy

Planning a getaway to Tayside, the United Kingdom 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 to Expect in Tayside in February

Tayside, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Tayside generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Kinloch Rannoch to 9°C (48°F) in Kinross. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Kinross and -1°C (30°F) in Kinloch Rannoch.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cellardyke with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Lochearnhead with 156 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Pitlochry gets roughly 79 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Tayside by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March8°C (46°F) April10°C (50°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August17°C (63°F) September15°C (59°F) October11°C (52°F) November8°C (46°F) December6°C (43°F)
Best Time to Visit Tayside →

Best Places to Visit in Tayside in February

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

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 Tayside

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

Temperature range in Tayside (February)

Precipitation variation in Tayside (February)

Pitlochry

In February Pitlochry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
79 hours
118 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pitlochry →

Perth

In February Perth 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)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
79 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Perth →

Crieff

In February Crieff 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
7°C (45°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
55 hours
79 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Crieff →

Aberfeldy

In February Aberfeldy 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
55 hours
79 hours
118 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Aberfeldy →

Dunkeld

In February Dunkeld 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)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
79 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dunkeld →

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

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pitlochry 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Perth 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Crieff 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Aberfeldy 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Dunkeld 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Lochearnhead 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)

Tayside weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Tayside, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Pitlochry average around 6°C (43°F), and temperatures drop to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

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

Pitlochry averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

Does Tayside, the United Kingdom get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Tayside, the United Kingdom sees substantial snow/rainfall in February. Pitlochry typically averages about 114 mm (4.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Tayside, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Pitlochry.

On average, the best time to visit Tayside, the United Kingdom is in July with generally pleasant weather in Pitlochry. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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