Cool
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom in February
Weather score20Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
6°C
Rain
48mm
Sun
2.3h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February6°C average high
February has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February48mm average rain
February is close to Edinburgh's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
February2.3 hours average sun
February is below Edinburgh's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February6°C average sea
February is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February20 weather score
February scores below Edinburgh's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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