Cheshire Weather in February

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

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Chester Knutsford Crewe Wilmslow

Planning a trip to Cheshire, the United Kingdom this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Cheshire in February

Cheshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Cheshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Chester.

For a closer look at conditions across Cheshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Malpas with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Handforth with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Chester receives about 71 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Cheshire by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Cheshire →

Best Places to Visit in Cheshire in February

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

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 Cheshire

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

Temperature range in Cheshire (February)

Precipitation variation in Cheshire (February)

Chester

In February Chester 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)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
71 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Chester →

Knutsford

In February Knutsford 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
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Knutsford →

Crewe

In February Crewe 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
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Crewe →

Wilmslow

In February Wilmslow 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)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Wilmslow →

Congleton

In February Congleton 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)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Congleton →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cheshire, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cheshire in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chester 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Knutsford 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Crewe 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Wilmslow 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Congleton 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Macclesfield 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Cheshire weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Cheshire, the United Kingdom in February. The popular destination of Chester averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in Cheshire, the United Kingdom during February range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Chester.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Cheshire, the United Kingdom during February, with Chester averaging close to 65 mm (2.6 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Cheshire, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Chester, February may not be the ideal time to visit Cheshire, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Chester. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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