When to go · Tarbert, Harris
Tarbert, Harris in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (short days, ferries and cafés cut back); midge season Jul–Aug.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 18
- Crowds
- Low
- United Kingdom overall
- Prices
- Low
- United Kingdom overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (short days, ferries and cafés cut back); midge season Jul–Aug.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Tarbert, Harris's best window: May–Jun, Sep.
- JuneGreatInside Tarbert, Harris's best window: May–Jun, Sep.
- SeptemberGreatInside Tarbert, Harris's best window: May–Jun, Sep.
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across United Kingdom: Days lengthen quickly; daffodils and lambs. Easter may fall at the end of the month.
Weather in February
- Tarbert, HarrisHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 18 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United Kingdom overall
- Low
- Prices · United Kingdom overall
- Low
United Kingdom overall: Cold and damp; a city month. Half-term week fills family sights.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Tarbert, Harris, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Night low
Feb: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 18
May: 14 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (short days, ferries and cafés cut back); midge season Jul–Aug.
May: Inside Tarbert, Harris's best window: May–Jun, Sep.
Tarbert, Harris: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast