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Derbyshire weather in February

Are you planning a trip to Derbyshire in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Derbyshire in February?

Derbyshire is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Derbyshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Matlock.

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Long Eaton with an average of 52 mm to moderate rainfall in Millers Dale with 85 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 79 hours of sunshine in Matlock. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Derbyshire for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Derbyshire climate page.

Where to go in Derbyshire in February

Find the average weather conditions in February for the most popular destinations in Derbyshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Derbyshire

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Derbyshire?

Average weather in Matlock

In February Matlock generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Matlock
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   January January
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8°C 
2°C 
51 hours 
68 mm 
19 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
79 hours 
65 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
123 hours 
61 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Matlock

Average weather in Derby

In February Derby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Derby
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
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8°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
poor 
9°C 
2°C 
80 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
3°C 
119 hours 
54 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Derby

Average weather in Bakewell

In February Bakewell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bakewell
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
7°C 
2°C 
51 hours 
80 mm 
20 days 
poor 
8°C 
1°C 
79 hours 
78 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
123 hours 
72 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Bakewell

Average weather in Buxton

In February Buxton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Buxton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
7°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
87 mm 
22 days 
poor 
8°C 
1°C 
67 hours 
85 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
101 hours 
78 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Buxton

Average weather in Ashbourne

In February Ashbourne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ashbourne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
69 mm 
20 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
80 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
119 hours 
62 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Ashbourne

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

Is February the best time to visit Derbyshire?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Matlock, February may not be the ideal time to visit Derbyshire.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Matlock. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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