Shaftesbury Weather in February
February in Shaftesbury sees daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) at night. With around 65 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.
Rainfall in Shaftesbury in February
Records from the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain, with 65 mm (2.6 in) average for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.
Temperature in Shaftesbury in February
In February, Shaftesbury sees low temperatures, with highs of 9°C (48°F). Nights drop to around 3°C (37°F). During February, the winter season is in full swing. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With lows around 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.
Sunshine in Shaftesbury in February
The city usually sees around 76 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June, July and August typically offer the best weather for Shaftesbury.
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Shaftesbury's climate page.
Shaftesbury Temperature in February
Min Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
46%
Precipitation
65 mm (2.6 in)
Rainy days
14 days
Sunshine
76 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
Best Places in the United Kingdom in February
Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of the United Kingdom in February →
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
What to Wear in Shaftesbury in February
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Shaftesbury in February. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.What To Do in Shaftesbury in February
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Shaftesbury's climate page.
See the full Shaftesbury climate overview or explore weather in the United Kingdom.
