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

on average:

45°F

min: 42°F / max: 47°F

on average:

44°F

min: 43°F / max: 46°F

on average:

44°F

min: 42°F / max: 46°F

Eyemouth

on average:

44°F

min: 42°F / max: 46°F

on average:

45°F

min: 43°F / max: 47°F

Anstruther

on average:

44°F

min: 42°F / max: 46°F

West Coast of Scotland in february

on average:

46°F

min: 43°F / max: 48°F

on average:

46°F

min: 45°F / max: 48°F

Isle of Whithorn

on average:

46°F

min: 43°F / max: 48°F

Kirkcudbright

on average:

45°F

min: 43°F / max: 49°F

on average:

46°F

min: 44°F / max: 48°F

Portpatrick

on average:

47°F

min: 45°F / max: 49°F

Highland in february

on average:

46°F

min: 43°F / max: 48°F

on average:

45°F

min: 44°F / max: 48°F

on average:

46°F

min: 44°F / max: 49°F

Applecross

on average:

46°F

min: 44°F / max: 49°F

Durness

on average:

47°F

min: 45°F / max: 48°F

on average:

46°F

min: 43°F / max: 48°F

Orkney Islands in february

on average:

45°F

min: 44°F / max: 48°F

Orkney islands

on average:

46°F

min: 44°F / max: 48°F

Shetland Islands in february

on average:

47°F

min: 45°F / max: 49°F

Shetland islands

on average:

47°F

min: 45°F / max: 49°F

Outer Hebrides in february

on average:

47°F

min: 45°F / max: 48°F

Central Region in february

Bo'ness

on average:

45°F

min: 43°F / max: 47°F

in february

Kirkcaldy

on average:

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

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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

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