Kent Weather in February

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

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Canterbury Dover Folkestone Whitstable

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

What to Expect in Kent in February

Kent, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Kent generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Canterbury.

For specific regional insights in Kent, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gravesend with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Dover with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Canterbury sees roughly 70 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Kent by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Kent →

Best Places to Visit in Kent in February

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

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 Kent

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

Temperature range in Kent (February)

Precipitation variation in Kent (February)

Canterbury

In February Canterbury generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
70 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Canterbury →

Dover

In February Dover generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
70 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dover →

Folkestone

In February Folkestone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
70 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Folkestone →

Whitstable

In February Whitstable generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
70 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Whitstable →

Broadstairs

In February Broadstairs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
70 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Broadstairs →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Canterbury 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Dover 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Folkestone 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Whitstable 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Broadstairs 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Maidstone 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Kent weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Kent, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Canterbury average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

Canterbury averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

Not particularly. Canterbury averages just 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Kent, the United Kingdom.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Canterbury. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Kent.

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