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United Kingdom Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the United Kingdom in February.

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Are you planning a trip a to the United Kingdom in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the United Kingdom in February

February in the United Kingdom generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Inverey to 11°C (52°F) in Hugh Town. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Hugh Town and -2°C (28°F) in Inverey.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Peterborough with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Arisaig with 235 mm (9.3 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. London receives around 78 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore the United Kingdom by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the United Kingdom — and find the best time to visit. (based on London)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the United Kingdom →

Best Places to Visit in the United Kingdom in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the United Kingdom.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the United Kingdom

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the United Kingdom (February)

Precipitation variation in the United Kingdom (February)

London

In February London generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
78 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in London →

Edinburgh

In February Edinburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
81 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Edinburgh →

Blackpool

In February Blackpool generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
57 hours
79 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Blackpool →

York

In February York generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
61 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in York →

Torquay

In February Torquay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
81 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Torquay →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the United Kingdom in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
London 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Edinburgh 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Blackpool 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Torquay 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Glasgow 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Manchester 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

The United Kingdom weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the United Kingdom in February?

the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in London average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the United Kingdom in February?

London averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. London averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for the United Kingdom.

Is February a Good Time to Visit the United Kingdom?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to the United Kingdom with often poor weather in London.

On average, the best time to visit the United Kingdom is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in London. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the United Kingdom.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom.

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