Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for February
| Metric | Edinburgh | Birmingham | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 6°C (43°F) | 7°C (45°F)▲ | Birmingham |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 2°C (36°F) | 2°C (36°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days | 10 days▲ | Birmingham |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 62 mm | 47 mm▲ | Birmingham |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day | 5h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 25 km/h | 23 km/h▲ | Birmingham |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in February. Birmingham offers 5 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Edinburgh sees 5 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Edinburgh is on the cooler side at 6°C, requiring warmer clothing. Birmingham is cooler at 7°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Birmingham is the stronger choice in February.
Edinburgh reaches an average high of 6°C (43°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Birmingham averages 7°C (45°F) for the high and 2°C (36°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.
Edinburgh receives approximately 62 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Birmingham sees 47 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 2 rain days and 15 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 6°C, lows of 2°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 7°C, lows of 2°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during February.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. February is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Edinburgh | Birmingham | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 6°C | 14d | 7°C | 12d |
| Feb | 6°C | 12d | 7°C | 10d |
| Mar | 8°C | 13d | 10°C | 11d |
| Apr | 10°C | 12d | 12°C | 12d |
| May | 13°C | 13d | 15°C | 12d |
| Jun | 16°C | 14d | 18°C | 12d |
| Jul | 18°C | 14d | 20°C | 12d |
| Aug | 17°C | 13d | 20°C | 11d |
| Sep | 15°C | 11d | 17°C | 10d |
| Oct | 12°C | 13d | 13°C | 11d |
| Nov | 8°C | 14d | 9°C | 12d |
| Dec | 6°C | 14d | 7°C | 12d |
Edinburgh Weather in February
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