St Andrews weather in February (Fife, United Kingdom)

Curious about the February weather in St Andrews? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, St Andrews typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

St Andrews in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 79 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit St Andrews. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized St Andrews climate page with graphs.

 

St Andrews, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 79 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Dundee, Scotland (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in St Andrews in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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