Edinburgh Weather in February
What's the weather like in Edinburgh (Scotland) in February 2024?
The climate in Edinburgh during February can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
February is in the winter in Edinburgh and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 5.6°C 42.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -0.2°C 31.6°F |
| Average temperature | 2.7°C 36.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 2.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 48 mm 1.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 7.1°C 44.7°F |
| Humidity | 86% |
| Windspeed | 17.6kph 11 mph |
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February temperatures in Edinburgh
February rainfall
February hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Edinburgh in February 2024.
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Edinburgh weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 46mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 5.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 5.5°C 41.9°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 73mm 2.9ins |
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