United Kingdom Edinburgh Weather in February — Climate Guide
February in Edinburgh is moderate
February is moderate for Edinburgh.
Cold but warming. Hotels lowest non-Christmas period. Indoor focus.
Travel score
Edinburgh February Weather Stats
Avg High
8°C
Avg Low
1°C
Rainy Days
13
50mm total
Sunshine
2h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
high
UV Index
1
Low
Wind
13 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
5°C
no swimming
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
February Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
15 μg/m³
PM10
25 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
5°C
Nighttime
-2°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
13 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for February
February Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Lowest hotel prices
- No crowds
- Indoor pub culture
Cons
- 1-8°C cold + wet
- Daylight 9h
- Castle cold + windy
February Events & Festivals
- Quiet shoulder month
Edinburgh in February — Full Picture
Cold but warming. Hotels lowest non-Christmas period. Indoor focus.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cold + wet. Heavy coat + waterproof.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
12.3°C
5°C
12/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
18.3°C
10.3°C
12.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
13°C
6.7°C
13/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current7.3°C
1°C
14.7/mo
Edinburgh Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7° | 1° | 16d·60mm | 1h | 85% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 8° | 1° | 13d·50mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 10° | 3° | 13d·50mm | 3h | 75% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 12° | 5° | 11d·40mm | 4h | 70% | 4 | Busy | Peak | |
| May (Best) | 15° | 7° | 12d·50mm | 5h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 17° | 9° | 12d·60mm | 6h | 70% | 6 | Busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 19° | 11° | 12d·65mm | 5h | 73% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 19° | 11° | 13d·70mm | 5h | 75% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| September (Best) | 16° | 9° | 12d·60mm | 4h | 78% | 3 | Very busy | Peak |
| 13° | 7° | 13d·65mm | 3h | 80% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 10° | 4° | 14d·60mm | 2h | 85% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 7° | 1° | 15d·60mm | 1h | 85% | 1 | Very busy | Peak |
View Other Months
Edinburgh February Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is February a good time to visit Edinburgh?
Edinburgh in February is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Edinburgh in February?
Edinburgh February averages a high of 8°C and a low of 1°C.
Does it rain much in Edinburgh in February?
Edinburgh February averages 50mm of rainfall over about 13 rainy days.
What should I wear in Edinburgh in February?
Cold + wet. Heavy coat + waterproof.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh in February?
Edinburgh February sunrise is 07:55 and sunset is 17:25, with 9h 30min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Edinburgh in February?
Edinburgh February air quality (AQI) averages 42, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 15μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Edinburgh in February?
In February, Edinburgh is great for Edinburgh Castle indoor, Whisky bars, Indoor museums.
Is February peak season in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh February crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
Best Months to Visit Edinburgh
View Other Months
Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.