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Exeter in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Exeter in February and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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February

Weather in Exeter in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
February could be a good time to visit Exeter, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +9°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in February. However, expect about 14 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 88 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Exeter has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Exeter in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Exeter for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +11°C with a maximum of +15°C and a minimum of -6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +10°C.

Is Exeter warm or cold in February?

Exeter is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Exeter, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Exeter in February

Exeter weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+8°C+9°C+10°C
Min. temperature
-12°C-7°C-5°C
Max. temperature
+15°C+16°C+21°C
Rainfall
98 mm88 mm99 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
88%86%84%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
121212
Rainy days
161416
Snowy days
111

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +8°C to +9°C during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 98 mm to 88 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Exeter in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Exeter is gradually increasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Exeter based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 39 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Exeter wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 136 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 55% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Exeter?

This is the weather in Exeter in February 2023:
1 February
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+11°C
2 February
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+12°C
3 February
☁️
+12°C
4 February
☁️
+10°C
5 February
☀️
+10°C
6 February
☀️
+10°C
7 February
☀️
+10°C
8 February
🌫️
+9°C
9 February
☀️
+11°C
10 February
☀️
+11°C
11 February
☁️
+11°C
12 February
☁️
+9°C
13 February
☁️
+10°C
14 February
☀️
+13°C
15 February
☀️
+14°C
16 February
☁️
+15°C
17 February
☁️
+15°C
18 February
☁️
+14°C
19 February
☀️
+14°C
20 February
☁️
+14°C
21 February
☁️
+9°C
22 February
☁️
+10°C
23 February
☁️
+9°C
24 February
☁️
+10°C
25 February
☀️
+8°C
26 February
☀️
+9°C
27 February
☁️
+9°C
28 February
☀️
+10°C
In February 2023 Exeter had 11 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Exeter climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Exeter in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 572 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 5354 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Exeter in February:

Is February a good time to visit Exeter?

It’s always a good time to visit Exeter, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Exeter in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Exeter rainy in February?

Exeter is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Exeter in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Exeter in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Exeter

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Exeter, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.