West Yorkshire Weather in February

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

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Leeds Haworth Wakefield Holmfirth

Planning a journey to West Yorkshire, 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 West Yorkshire in February

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

Temperatures

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

To explore the conditions in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Darrington with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Todmorden with 101 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Leeds sees roughly 54 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore West Yorkshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Yorkshire - and find the best time to visit. (based on Leeds)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit West Yorkshire →

Best Places to Visit in West Yorkshire in February

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

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 West Yorkshire

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

Temperature range in West Yorkshire (February)

Precipitation variation in West Yorkshire (February)

Leeds

In February Leeds 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 less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
54 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Leeds →

Haworth

In February Haworth 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 less favorable 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)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
69 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Haworth →

Wakefield

In February Wakefield 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 less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
54 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Wakefield →

Holmfirth

In February Holmfirth 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 less favorable 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
50 hours
66 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Holmfirth →

Ilkley

In February Ilkley 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 less favorable 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)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
69 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ilkley →

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

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Leeds 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Haworth 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Wakefield 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Holmfirth 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Ilkley 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Marsden 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

West Yorkshire weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in February?

February in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom brings less favorable weather. In Leeds, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in February?

In Leeds, the average daytime high in February is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

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

February is on the drier side in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom. Leeds averages only about 69 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom due to the typically less favorable weather in Leeds.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Leeds. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

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