United Kingdom weather in February
United Kingdom in February averages 6°C (43°F), 45 mm of rain and 2.9 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in United Kingdom, February is the third driest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 6°C (43°F)
3–9°C · 37–48°F
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.9 h
hours per day
What is United Kingdom like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for United Kingdom in February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 3°C (37°F).
February compared with January and March
February in United Kingdom is about the same temperature as January and 14 mm drier than it, which averages 6°C (42°F).
February in United Kingdom is 1.9°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
Daylight in United Kingdom in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 9 hours 59 minutes in United Kingdom, rising about 07:15 and setting about 17:14 local time.
February ends 1 hour 40 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 6 hours 38 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
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United Kingdom weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | 59 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 45 mm |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 38 mm |
| April | 10°C / 51°F | 43 mm |
| May | 14°C / 56°F | 46 mm |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 47 mm |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 46 mm |
| August | 19°C / 65°F | 53 mm |
| September | 16°C / 60°F | 51 mm |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 64 mm |
| November | 8°C / 47°F | 67 mm |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 57 mm |
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FAQs about United Kingdom in February
February climate averages for United Kingdom, 1991–2020.
United Kingdom averages 6°C (43°F) in February, ranging from about 3°C (37°F) at night to 9°C (48°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 45 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages 6°C (43°F) against 8°C (46°F) in March — 1.9°C cooler.
February is about as warm as January, and 14 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.9 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 59 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 16 hours 37 minutes in June and 7 hours 52 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:15 and sunset about 17:14 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 40 minutes longer than it starts.
