North York Moors National Park Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in February.

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Pickering Helmsley Goathland Kirkbymoorside

Planning a getaway to the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the North York Moors National Park in February

The North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in the North York Moors National Park generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Pickering.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Helmsley with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Grosmont with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during February. Pickering receives roughly 82 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the North York Moors National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the North York Moors National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pickering)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the North York Moors National Park in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the North York Moors National Park.

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 the North York Moors National Park

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the North York Moors National Park (February)

Precipitation variation in the North York Moors National Park (February)

Pickering

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

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
82 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pickering →

Helmsley

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

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
82 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Helmsley →

Goathland

In February Goathland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
82 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Goathland →

Kirkbymoorside

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

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
82 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kirkbymoorside →

Westerdale

In February Westerdale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
82 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Westerdale →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the North York Moors National Park, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the North York Moors National Park in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pickering 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Helmsley 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Goathland 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Kirkbymoorside 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Westerdale 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Grosmont 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

The North York Moors National Park weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in February?

Expect poor weather across the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in February. The popular destination of Pickering averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in February?

Pickering averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom. Pickering averages only about 65 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Pickering.

On average, the best time to visit the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Pickering. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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