The United Kingdom weather in February
What is the weather like in the United Kingdom in February?
The weather conditions in the United Kingdom in February are generally poor. It is a winter month.
During February in the United Kingdom the average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 3°C (37°F) in Spean Bridge to 10°C (49°F) in Hugh Town. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Hugh Town and -2°C (28°F) in Spean Bridge.
Precipitation in February varies from moderate in Brightlingsea with an average of 33mm (1.3 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Taynuilt with 312mm (12 inches).
It is also generally a
less sunny
time of year with an average of 78 hours of sunshine in London during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of the United Kingdom, check out the map below.
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Average weather in London
In February London generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (47°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (35°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Edinburgh
In February Edinburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (33°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Blackpool
In February Blackpool generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (35°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in York
In February York generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (35°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Torquay
In February Torquay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (47°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (42°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to go to the United Kingdom?
In our opinion February is not the best time to visit the United Kingdom with commonly poor weather in London.
On average the best time to visit the United Kingdom is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in London.
The worst months are January, February and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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