Christchurch weather in February (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Christchurch in February? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Christchurch includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C. With the most moderate temperatures of the year, February offers a break from extremes.

Precipitation

Christchurch in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 83 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Christchurch. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Christchurch, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 83 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Christchurch.

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