Swimming in Scotland in february 2025 Sea temperature by city in february
Do you want to go to the beach in Scotland in february 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in february in Scotland by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in Scotland in february 2025
Here, find the average sea temperature in Scotland in february in several coastal cities.
East Coast of Scotland in february
45°F
min: 42°F / max: 47°F
44°F
min: 43°F / max: 46°F
44°F
min: 42°F / max: 46°F
Eyemouth
44°F
min: 42°F / max: 46°F
45°F
min: 43°F / max: 47°F
Anstruther
44°F
min: 42°F / max: 46°F
West Coast of Scotland in february
46°F
min: 43°F / max: 48°F
46°F
min: 45°F / max: 48°F
Isle of Whithorn
46°F
min: 43°F / max: 48°F
Kirkcudbright
45°F
min: 43°F / max: 49°F
46°F
min: 44°F / max: 48°F
Portpatrick
47°F
min: 45°F / max: 49°F
Highland in february
46°F
min: 43°F / max: 48°F
45°F
min: 44°F / max: 48°F
46°F
min: 44°F / max: 49°F
Applecross
46°F
min: 44°F / max: 49°F
Durness
47°F
min: 45°F / max: 48°F
46°F
min: 43°F / max: 48°F
Orkney Islands in february
45°F
min: 44°F / max: 48°F
Orkney islands
46°F
min: 44°F / max: 48°F
Shetland Islands in february
47°F
min: 45°F / max: 49°F
Shetland islands
47°F
min: 45°F / max: 49°F
Outer Hebrides in february
47°F
min: 45°F / max: 48°F
Central Region in february
Bo'ness
45°F
min: 43°F / max: 47°F
in february
Kirkcaldy
45°F
min: 43°F / max: 47°F
Where should you go swimming in Scotland in the month of february?
Swimming in Scotland in february is freezing
In february in Scotland swimming conditions are generally the same everywhere.
Forget about swimming in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Dundee, Fort William, Isle of Mull, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Skye, Stornoway, Applecross, Durness, Eyemouth, Glencoe, Helmsdale, Shetland islands, Isle of Whithorn, Kirkcudbright, Oban, Perth, Portpatrick, Staffa island, Thurso, Tobermory, Anstruther, Arbroath, Ardrossan, Ayr, Bo'ness, Brora, Buckie, Burntisland, Campbeltown, Carnoustie, Cockenzie, Dingwall, Dumbarton, Dunbar, Dunoon, Elgin, Fraserburgh, Girvan, Gourock, Greenock, Helensburgh, Orkney islands, Inverbervie, Invergordon, Kilmarnock, Kirkcaldy, Largs, Lossiemouth, Macduff, Methil, Monifieth, Montrose, Musselburgh, Nairn, North Berwick, Peterhead, Portlethen, Portree, Prestonpans, Prestwick, Rothesay, St Andrews, Stonehaven, Stranraer, Tarbert, Troon, Ullapool and Wick in february! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 42°F (and only 47°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!
Where to go swimming in Scotland in february: the map of sea temperatures
Water temperature and seasonal norms in february
Edinburgh
February | |||
Average sea temperature | 45°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 42°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 47°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 41°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 45°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 38°F | ||
Precipitation | 3.3in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 6 jour(s) (20%) | ||
Cloud cover | 57% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Edinburgh in february
Aberdeen
February | |||
Average sea temperature | 44°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 43°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 46°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 41°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 43°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 40°F | ||
Precipitation | 3.1in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 5 jour(s) (16%) | ||
Cloud cover | 55% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Aberdeen in february
Glasgow
February | |||
Average sea temperature | 46°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 43°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 48°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 41°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 43°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 38°F | ||
Precipitation | 5.7in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 10 jour(s) (33%) | ||
Cloud cover | 64% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Glasgow in february
Inverness
February | |||
Average sea temperature | 46°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 43°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 48°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 40°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 43°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 36°F | ||
Precipitation | 2in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (10%) | ||
Cloud cover | 53% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Inverness in february
Dundee
February | |||
Average sea temperature | 44°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 42°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 46°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 41°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 45°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 38°F | ||
Precipitation | 2.4in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 4 jour(s) (13%) | ||
Cloud cover | 56% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Dundee in february
List of coastal cities in Scotland
Edinburgh in february | freezing swimming |
Aberdeen in february | freezing swimming |
Glasgow in february | freezing swimming |
Inverness in february | freezing swimming |
Dundee in february | freezing swimming |
Fort William in february | freezing swimming |
Isle of Mull in february | freezing swimming |
Kirkwall in february | freezing swimming |
Lerwick in february | freezing swimming |
Skye in february | freezing swimming |
Stornoway in february | freezing swimming |
Applecross in february | freezing swimming |
Durness in february | freezing swimming |
Eyemouth in february | freezing swimming |
Glencoe in february | freezing swimming |
Helmsdale in february | freezing swimming |
Shetland islands in february | freezing swimming |
Isle of Whithorn in february | freezing swimming |
Kirkcudbright in february | freezing swimming |
Oban in february | freezing swimming |
Perth in february | freezing swimming |
Portpatrick in february | freezing swimming |
Staffa island in february | freezing swimming |
Thurso in february | freezing swimming |
Tobermory in february | freezing swimming |
Anstruther in february | freezing swimming |
Arbroath in february | freezing swimming |
Ardrossan in february | freezing swimming |
Ayr in february | freezing swimming |
Bo'ness in february | freezing swimming |
Brora in february | freezing swimming |
Buckie in february | freezing swimming |
Burntisland in february | freezing swimming |
Campbeltown in february | freezing swimming |
Carnoustie in february | freezing swimming |
Cockenzie in february | freezing swimming |
Dingwall in february | freezing swimming |
Dumbarton in february | freezing swimming |
Dunbar in february | freezing swimming |
Dunoon in february | freezing swimming |
Elgin in february | freezing swimming |
Fraserburgh in february | freezing swimming |
Girvan in february | freezing swimming |
Gourock in february | freezing swimming |
Greenock in february | freezing swimming |
Helensburgh in february | freezing swimming |
Orkney islands in february | freezing swimming |
Inverbervie in february | freezing swimming |
Invergordon in february | freezing swimming |
Kilmarnock in february | freezing swimming |
Kirkcaldy in february | freezing swimming |
Largs in february | freezing swimming |
Lossiemouth in february | freezing swimming |
Macduff in february | freezing swimming |
Methil in february | freezing swimming |
Monifieth in february | freezing swimming |
Montrose in february | freezing swimming |
Musselburgh in february | freezing swimming |
Nairn in february | freezing swimming |
North Berwick in february | freezing swimming |
Peterhead in february | freezing swimming |
Portlethen in february | freezing swimming |
Portree in february | freezing swimming |
Prestonpans in february | freezing swimming |
Prestwick in february | freezing swimming |
Rothesay in february | freezing swimming |
St Andrews in february | freezing swimming |
Stonehaven in february | freezing swimming |
Stranraer in february | freezing swimming |
Tarbert in february | freezing swimming |
Troon in february | freezing swimming |
Ullapool in february | freezing swimming |
Wick in february | freezing swimming |