Staffin weather in February (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Staffin during February? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of February in Staffin typically brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Staffin in February usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 62 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Staffin. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Staffin, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 178 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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