February could be a good time to visit London, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +8°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in February. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 41 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-15°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
41 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: London has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in London in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in London 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 -1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +7°C.
Is London warm or cold in February?
London is typically cool in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in London, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in London in February
London weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+8°C
+8°C
+11°C
Min. temperature
-11°C
-15°C
-5°C
Max. temperature
+16°C
+19°C
+23°C
Rainfall
54 mm
41 mm
48 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
80%
77%
74%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
4
Cloudy days
12
12
11
Rainy days
14
12
16
Snowy days
2
2
1
February weather is still as ok as in January.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +8°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 54 mm to 41 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 2 to 3.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in March as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in London in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in London is gradually decreasing during February, going from 7 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in London based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 7 mm, with a 11% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain.London is amazing in February with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
London wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in London?
This is the weather in London in February 2023:
1 February
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+10°C
2 February
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+11°C
3 February
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+13°C
4 February
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+10°C
5 February
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+9°C
6 February
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+10°C
7 February
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+8°C
8 February
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+8°C
9 February
☀️
+9°C
10 February
☀️
+9°C
11 February
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+10°C
12 February
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+9°C
13 February
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+12°C
14 February
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+13°C
15 February
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+15°C
16 February
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+13°C
17 February
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+15°C
18 February
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+13°C
19 February
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+13°C
20 February
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+12°C
21 February
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+15°C
22 February
🌧️
+9°C
23 February
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+8°C
24 February
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+10°C
25 February
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+8°C
26 February
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+7°C
27 February
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+8°C
28 February
🌧️
+7°C
In February 2023 London had 13 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how London climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in London in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 431 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1037 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in London in February:
Is February a good time to visit London?
It’s always a good time to visit London, 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 London in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is London rainy in February?
London is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in London in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in London in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in London, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.