Shaftesbury weather in February (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Is February a good time to explore Shaftesbury weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In February, Shaftesbury tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in February. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Shaftesbury in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 76 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Shaftesbury. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shaftesbury climate page with graphs.

 

Shaftesbury, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 76 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go 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.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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