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Greater London Weather in February

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

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Planning a journey to Greater London, 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 Greater London in February

Greater London, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Greater London generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

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

To explore the conditions in Greater London, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Potters Bar with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Sutton with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during February. London receives roughly 78 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Greater London by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Greater London →

Best Places to Visit in Greater London in February

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

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 Greater London

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

Temperature range in Greater London (February)

Precipitation variation in Greater London (February)

London

In February London 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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
78 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in London →

Croydon

In February Croydon 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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
78 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Croydon →

Ilford

In February Ilford 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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
78 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ilford →

Hounslow

In February Hounslow 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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
78 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hounslow →

Harrow

In February Harrow 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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
78 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Harrow →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
London 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Croydon 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Ilford 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Hounslow 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Harrow 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Kingston upon Thames 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Greater London weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greater London, the United Kingdom in February?

February in Greater London, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In London, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Greater London, the United Kingdom in February?

In London, the average daytime high in February is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

Not particularly. London averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Greater London, the United Kingdom.

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Greater London, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in London.

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

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