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.
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Glasgow
Inverness
Dundee
Fort William
45°F
min: 44°F / max: 48°F
details about the sea temperature in Fort William in februaryIsle of Mull
46°F
min: 45°F / max: 48°F
details about the sea temperature in Isle of Mull in februaryKirkwall
Lerwick
Skye
Stornoway
Applecross
Durness
Eyemouth
Glencoe
Helmsdale
Shetland islands
47°F
min: 45°F / max: 49°F
details about the sea temperature in Shetland islands in februaryIsle of Whithorn
46°F
min: 43°F / max: 48°F
details about the sea temperature in Isle of Whithorn in februaryKirkcudbright
45°F
min: 43°F / max: 49°F
details about the sea temperature in Kirkcudbright in februaryOban
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 and Oban 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 |