Preston weather in February (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Preston in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Preston generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Preston in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 79 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 Preston. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Preston, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 79 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 Miles).

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.

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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 Preston in February?

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 in February.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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