Newquay in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +9°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 65 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Newquay has OK weather in February.
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Average temperature in Newquay in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Newquay for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in February is +10°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +13°C during the day and a minimum of +2°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +9°C.
Is Newquay warm or cold in February?
Newquay is typically cool in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +9°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +5°C to +5°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Newquay, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Newquay in February
Water in Newquay in February is Cold. It varies from +9°C to +11°C, with an average of +10°C.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +9°C.
The water temperature in February is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Newquay are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +17°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +9°C.
Can you swim in Newquay in February?
We would not recommend swimming in Newquay in February, the water is very cold (+10°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Newquay in February
Newquay weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+9°C
+10°C
Min. temperature
-8°C
-6°C
-5°C
Max. temperature
+15°C
+17°C
+19°C
Rainfall
81 mm
65 mm
63 mm
Wind
6 m/s
6 m/s
5 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+10°C
+10°C
+9°C
Humidity
83%
82%
82%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
2
Cloudy days
10
10
10
Rainy days
18
16
18
Snowy days
1
1
0
February weather is still as ok as in January.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +9°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 81 mm to 65 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 6 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 1 to 2.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Newquay in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Newquay is gradually decreasing during February, going from 8 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Newquay based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 7%, leading to total precipitation of around 4 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain.Newquay is amazing in February with as little as 2 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:
Newquay wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 52% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Newquay?
This is the weather in Newquay in February 2024:
1 February
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+10°C
2 February
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+11°C
3 February
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+11°C
4 February
☁️
+11°C
5 February
☀️
+10°C
6 February
☀️
+10°C
7 February
☀️
+12°C
8 February
☀️
+10°C
9 February
☀️
+10°C
10 February
🌫️
+11°C
11 February
☁️
+12°C
12 February
☀️
+10°C
13 February
☀️
+10°C
14 February
☀️
+13°C
15 February
☀️
+12°C
16 February
🌫️
+12°C
17 February
🌫️
+12°C
18 February
☁️
+12°C
19 February
☁️
+11°C
20 February
🌧️
+10°C
21 February
☁️
+9°C
22 February
🌧️
+9°C
23 February
🌧️
+9°C
24 February
☁️
+10°C
25 February
☀️
+8°C
26 February
☀️
+8°C
27 February
☀️
+8°C
28 February
☁️
+9°C
In February 2024 Newquay had 12 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Newquay climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Newquay 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 (+15°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 621 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 996 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Newquay in February:
Is February a good time to visit Newquay?
It’s always a good time to visit Newquay, 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 Newquay in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Newquay in February?
Swimming in Newquay in February is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Newquay rainy in February?
Newquay 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 Newquay in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Newquay 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 Newquay, 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.
