Edinburgh weather in February
February in Edinburgh: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Edinburgh · #469 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Edinburgh climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 29 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.5 cm / 2.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Edinburgh in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- February in Edinburgh: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Edinburgh on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in February?
- In February, Edinburgh averages a daily high of 7.5°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 81.8 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Edinburgh in February?
- Edinburgh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in February.
- Does it snow in Edinburgh in February?
- Edinburgh sees roughly 6.5 cm of snowfall in February.