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Cumbria Weather in February

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

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Windermere Keswick Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside

Planning a journey to Cumbria, the United Kingdom this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cumbria in February

Cumbria, the United Kingdom 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.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Kirkby Stephen to 8°C (46°F) in Silloth. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Silloth and 1°C (34°F) in Kirkby Stephen.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gilsland with an average of 95 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Grizebeck with 144 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Windermere receives about 79 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Cumbria by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Cumbria →

Best Places to Visit in Cumbria in February

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

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 Cumbria

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

Temperature range in Cumbria (February)

Precipitation variation in Cumbria (February)

Windermere

In February Windermere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
57 hours
79 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Windermere →

Keswick

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

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Keswick →

Bowness-on-Windermere

In February Bowness-on-Windermere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
57 hours
79 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bowness-on-Windermere →

Ambleside

In February Ambleside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
57 hours
79 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ambleside →

Penrith

In February Penrith generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Penrith →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Windermere 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Keswick 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Bowness-on-Windermere 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Ambleside 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Penrith 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Kendal 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 128 mm (5 in)

Cumbria weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, Cumbria, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Windermere sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

In Windermere, the average daytime high in February is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

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

Cumbria, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in February. Windermere typically averages about 133 mm (5.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Cumbria, the United Kingdom 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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