Tyne and Wear Weather in February

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

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Planning a journey to Tyne and Wear, 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 Tyne and Wear in February

Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Tyne and Wear 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 3°C (37°F) in Newcastle upon Tyne.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in South Shields with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Wylam with 67 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

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

Explore Tyne and Wear by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tyne and Wear — and find the best time to visit. (based on Newcastle upon Tyne)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Tyne and Wear →

Best Places to Visit in Tyne and Wear in February

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

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 Tyne and Wear

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

Temperature range in Tyne and Wear (February)

Precipitation variation in Tyne and Wear (February)

Newcastle upon Tyne

In February Newcastle upon Tyne 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
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
82 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Newcastle upon Tyne →

South Shields

In February South Shields 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
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
83 hours
121 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in South Shields →

Whitley Bay

In February Whitley Bay 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
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
82 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Whitley Bay →

Gateshead

In February Gateshead 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
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
82 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gateshead →

Tynemouth

In February Tynemouth 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
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
83 hours
121 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tynemouth →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Newcastle upon Tyne 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
South Shields 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Whitley Bay 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Gateshead 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Tynemouth 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Heddon on the Wall 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Tyne and Wear weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in February?

In February, Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Newcastle upon Tyne sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in February?

Average temperatures in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom during February range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Does Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom during February, with Newcastle upon Tyne averaging close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Newcastle upon Tyne. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Tyne and Wear.

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