Edinburgh in February
Still cold and quiet, with the first signs of spring.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a reasonable month in Edinburgh — with trade-offs.
February stays cold and quiet, with Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland and the city’s many whisky bars all easy to enjoy without crowds.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 2–8°C
- Cold and often wet, with daylight slowly lengthening
- Crowds
- Low
- Low — one of the quietest months of the year
- Prices
- €
- Low — good value for a city break
+Low crowds + low prices
–Cold and often wet
My tip for February
Pack properly for wind and rain — Edinburgh’s hills and the Royal Mile feel exposed in winter weather.
- Museums
- Whisky tasting
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Edinburgh, 9th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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Weather
Weather in Edinburgh in February
In February Edinburgh averages a high of 8°C (46°F) and a low of 2°C (36°F), with about 53 mm of rain or snow over 10 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 19°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Average low
- 2°C
- 36°F
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: Met Office. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Edinburgh in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- February is a reasonable month in Edinburgh — with trade-offs. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Edinburgh overall (9 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Low crowds + low prices. The main downside: Cold and often wet.
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in February?
- Average highs are around 8°C and lows around 2°C. Expect about 53 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Cold and often wet, with daylight slowly lengthening. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 19°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C).
- Is Edinburgh crowded in February?
- Crowds are low. Low — one of the quietest months of the year. February is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Edinburgh in February?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Low — good value for a city break. February is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (February ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.