Yorkshire Dales National Park Weather in February

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

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Hawes Leyburn Grassington Aysgarth

Planning a getaway to the Yorkshire Dales 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park in February

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Hawes.

To explore the conditions in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Guisborough with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Settle with 123 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during February. Hawes receives roughly 69 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park by month

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

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October12°C (54°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park →

Best Places to Visit in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in February

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

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

Temperature range in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (February)

Precipitation variation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (February)

Hawes

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

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
69 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Hawes →

Leyburn

In February Leyburn 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 less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
78 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Leyburn →

Grassington

In February Grassington 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 less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
69 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Grassington →

Aysgarth

In February Aysgarth 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 less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
69 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Aysgarth →

Askrigg

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

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
69 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Askrigg →

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

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hawes 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Leyburn 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Grassington 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Aysgarth 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Askrigg 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Reeth 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

The Yorkshire Dales National Park weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in February?

the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom typically experiences less favorable weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Hawes average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in February?

Hawes averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in February?

Hawes typically receives notable rainfall in February, about 114 mm (4.5 in) on average across the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom.

Is February a Good Time to Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom due to the typically less favorable weather in Hawes.

Generally speaking, May, July, August and September provide good weather in Hawes. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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