Edinburgh weather in February
Edinburgh in February averages 4°C (40°F), 47 mm of rain and 3.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Edinburgh, February is the third coldest, the third driest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 4°C (40°F)
1–8°C · 34–46°F
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 3.1 h
hours per day
What is Edinburgh like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Edinburgh in February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 1°C (34°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Edinburgh is 0.6°C warmer than January and 15 mm drier than it, which averages 4°C (39°F).
February in Edinburgh is 1.4°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (42°F).
Daylight in Edinburgh in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 9 hours 36 minutes in Edinburgh, rising about 07:39 and setting about 17:15 local time.
February ends 2 hours longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 7 hours 59 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Edinburgh
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Travel guides for Edinburgh
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Edinburgh weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | 62 mm |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | 47 mm |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | 47 mm |
| April | 8°C / 46°F | 43 mm |
| May | 10°C / 50°F | 49 mm |
| June | 13°C / 55°F | 63 mm |
| July | 15°C / 59°F | 65 mm |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 69 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 55 mm |
| October | 10°C / 49°F | 80 mm |
| November | 6°C / 44°F | 68 mm |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | 63 mm |
Similar weather in February
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FAQs about Edinburgh in February
February climate averages for Edinburgh, 1991–2020.
Edinburgh averages 4°C (40°F) in February, ranging from about 1°C (34°F) at night to 8°C (46°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 47 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages 4°C (40°F) against 6°C (42°F) in March — 1.4°C cooler.
February is 0.6°C warmer than January, and 15 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 36 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 17 hours 35 minutes in June and 7 hours in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:39 and sunset about 17:15 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours longer than it starts.
