Peak District Weather in February

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

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Bakewell Castleton Hathersage Tideswell

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

What to Expect in the Peak District in February

The Peak District, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in the Peak District 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 1°C (34°F) in Bakewell.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baslow with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Tideswell with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Bakewell gets roughly 79 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore the Peak District by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit the Peak District →

Best Places to Visit in the Peak District in February

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

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 Peak District

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

Temperature range in the Peak District (February)

Precipitation variation in the Peak District (February)

Bakewell

In February Bakewell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
79 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bakewell →

Castleton

In February Castleton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
79 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Castleton →

Hathersage

In February Hathersage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
79 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hathersage →

Tideswell

In February Tideswell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
79 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tideswell →

Baslow

In February Baslow 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
7°C (45°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
51 hours
79 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Baslow →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Peak District, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Peak District in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bakewell 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Castleton 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Hathersage 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Tideswell 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Baslow 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Eyam 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

The Peak District weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in February?

Expect poor weather across the Peak District, the United Kingdom in February. The popular destination of Bakewell averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in February?

Daytime temperatures in Bakewell peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in February, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Peak District, the United Kingdom during February, with Bakewell averaging close to 78 mm (3.1 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bakewell, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Peak District, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Bakewell. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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