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Southampton in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Southampton in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
Southampton in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +46°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 53 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Southampton has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Southampton in February

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

The temperature in February is +50°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +57°F during the day and a minimum of +23°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +46°F.

Is Southampton warm or cold in February?

Southampton 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 up 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 Southampton, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Southampton in February

Southampton weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+46°F+46°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+16°F+16°F+21°F
Max. temperature
+57°F+63°F+70°F
Rainfall
72 mm53 mm57 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
87%84%82%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
121111
Rainy days
161416
Snowy days
111

February often has better weather than 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 72 mm to 53 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 84%. Winds are calmer in comparison to January, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Southampton is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Southampton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 18% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 11 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 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:
Southampton wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 53 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Southampton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Southampton.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Southampton?

This is the weather in Southampton in February 2023:
1 February
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+50°F
2 February
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+52°F
3 February
☁️
+53°F
4 February
☁️
+49°F
5 February
☀️
+47°F
6 February
☀️
+50°F
7 February
☀️
+48°F
8 February
☀️
+47°F
9 February
☁️
+48°F
10 February
☀️
+50°F
11 February
☁️
+51°F
12 February
☁️
+48°F
13 February
☁️
+51°F
14 February
☀️
+54°F
15 February
☀️
+54°F
16 February
🌫️
+53°F
17 February
☁️
+55°F
18 February
☁️
+55°F
19 February
☀️
+56°F
20 February
☁️
+54°F
21 February
☁️
+48°F
22 February
☁️
+49°F
23 February
☁️
+46°F
24 February
☁️
+49°F
25 February
☁️
+45°F
26 February
☀️
+46°F
27 February
☁️
+46°F
28 February
☁️
+46°F
In February 2023 Southampton had 10 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+60°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 529 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1617 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Southampton in February:

Is February a good time to visit Southampton?

It’s always a good time to visit Southampton, 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 Southampton in February?

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

Is Southampton rainy in February?

Southampton 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 Southampton in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Southampton 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 Southampton

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Southampton, 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.