Southampton weather in February (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Southampton in February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In February, Southampton typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Southampton in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 83 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Southampton. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Southampton climate page with graphs.

 

Southampton, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 87%  

Sunshine 83 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 26%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Southampton in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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