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London in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in London in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for London, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in London in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
February could be a good time to visit London, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +46°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in February. However, expect about 5 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 44 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+5°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
44 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
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

Going from a maximum of +59°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +54°F.

Is London warm or cold in February?

London is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper 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.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+46°F+46°F+52°F
Min. temperature
+12°F+5°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+66°F+73°F
Rainfall
53 mm44 mm46 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%77%73%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
335
Cloudy days
201920
Rainy days
756
Snowy days
110

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +46°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 53 mm to 44 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in March as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 10 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 6 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
Typically, there is a 54% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 86 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
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 26% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 44 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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+58°F
2 February
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+54°F
3 February
☁️
+50°F
4 February
☁️
+49°F
5 February
☁️
+50°F
6 February
🌧️
+52°F
7 February
☁️
+51°F
8 February
☁️
+54°F
9 February
☁️
+55°F
10 February
☁️
+47°F
11 February
☁️
+47°F
12 February
☁️
+48°F
13 February
🌧️
+50°F
14 February
🌧️
+49°F
15 February
🌧️
+49°F
16 February
🌧️
+59°F
17 February
☁️
+53°F
18 February
🌧️
+52°F
19 February
☁️
+50°F
20 February
☁️
+54°F
21 February
☀️
+52°F
22 February
☁️
+56°F
23 February
☀️
+51°F
24 February
🌧️
+48°F
25 February
☀️
+52°F
26 February
☀️
+52°F
27 February
☀️
+51°F
28 February
☁️
+54°F
In February 2023 London had 5 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how London climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+35°F) and the highest in 2019 (+56°F). The driest year was 2012 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 128 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.

Monthly weather in London

Source of the data

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, 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.