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Weather in February in North Yorkshire

Considering a trip to North Yorkshire this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in North Yorkshire in February?

North Yorkshire is a region in the United Kingdom. February in North Yorkshire generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Hawes to 9°C in Selby. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Selby and 1°C in Hawes.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Skipwith with an average of 53 mm to high rainfall in Wigglesworth with 123 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 61 hours of sunshine in York. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at February's conditions in North Yorkshire, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Yorkshire's yearly weather, check out our North Yorkshire climate page.

Where to go in North Yorkshire in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the North Yorkshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

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

York

In February York 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.

York
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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 
42 hours 
59 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February February
9°C 
2°C 
61 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
3°C 
101 hours 
51 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in York

Scarborough

In February Scarborough generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Scarborough
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
3°C 
56 hours 
75 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
3°C 
82 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
4°C 
114 hours 
59 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Scarborough

Whitby

In February Whitby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Whitby
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
4°C 
56 hours 
79 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
4°C 
82 hours 
75 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
5°C 
114 hours 
60 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Whitby

Bridlington

In February Bridlington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bridlington
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
57 hours 
74 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
5°C 
81 hours 
67 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
5°C 
121 hours 
55 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Bridlington

Harrogate

In February Harrogate 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.

Harrogate
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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 
32 hours 
71 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
70 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
86 hours 
59 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Harrogate

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Is February the best time to visit North Yorkshire?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit North Yorkshire due to the typically poor weather in York.

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

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