If you plan to visit Edinburgh in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 70 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
70 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Edinburgh has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Edinburgh in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Edinburgh for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +11°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +8°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +10°C.
Is Edinburgh warm or cold in February?
Edinburgh is typically cool in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +2°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Edinburgh, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Edinburgh in February
Edinburgh weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+6°C
+7°C
+9°C
Min. temperature
-16°C
-9°C
-9°C
Max. temperature
+13°C
+15°C
+21°C
Rainfall
79 mm
70 mm
76 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
83%
80%
78%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
3
Cloudy days
18
17
18
Rainy days
9
8
9
Snowy days
1
1
1
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +7°C during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 79 mm to 70 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in January to 2 in February.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Edinburgh in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Edinburgh is gradually decreasing during February, going from 8 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Edinburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 82%, leading to total precipitation of around 153 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Edinburgh wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Edinburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 3 mm.
February is one of the snowiest months in Edinburgh.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Edinburgh?
This is the weather in Edinburgh in February 2023:
1 February
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+10°C
2 February
☁️
+10°C
3 February
☁️
+11°C
4 February
🌧️
+4°C
5 February
🌧️
+7°C
6 February
🌧️
+4°C
7 February
☀️
+11°C
8 February
☁️
+10°C
9 February
🌧️
+6°C
10 February
🌧️
+6°C
11 February
☀️
+5°C
12 February
🌧️
+10°C
13 February
☀️
+7°C
14 February
🌧️
+8°C
15 February
🌧️
+6°C
16 February
🌧️
+9°C
17 February
🌧️
+6°C
18 February
🌧️
+4°C
19 February
☀️
+5°C
20 February
🌧️
+10°C
21 February
☀️
+9°C
22 February
🌧️
+9°C
23 February
🌧️
+8°C
24 February
🌧️
+3°C
25 February
☀️
+8°C
26 February
☁️
+9°C
27 February
☀️
+10°C
28 February
🌧️
+10°C
In February 2023 Edinburgh had 8 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +11°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Edinburgh climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Edinburgh in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+3°C) and the highest in 2019 (+12°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 227 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edinburgh in February:
Is February a good time to visit Edinburgh?
It’s always a good time to visit Edinburgh, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Edinburgh in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Edinburgh rainy in February?
Edinburgh is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Edinburgh in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Edinburgh in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Edinburgh, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.