Cumbria weather in February
Thinking about venturing to Cumbria this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Cumbria in February?
Cumbria is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Cumbria generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During February, winter is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Kirkby Stephen to 8°C in Silloth. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Silloth and 1°C in Kirkby Stephen.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gilsland with an average of 95 mm to high rainfall in Grizebeck with 144 mm. Windermere experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 79 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cumbria in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cumbria climate page.
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Average weather in Windermere
In February Windermere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Keswick
In February Keswick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bowness-on-Windermere
In February Bowness-on-Windermere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ambleside
In February Ambleside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Penrith
In February Penrith generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cumbria, in the United Kingdom.
Is February the best time to visit Cumbria?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Cumbria due to the typically poor weather in Windermere.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Windermere. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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