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Washington in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Washington in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Washington in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +46°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 5 rainy days in the month and around 59 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
61%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Washington has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Washington in February

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

The temperature in February is +54°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +21°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +50°F.

Is Washington warm or cold in February?

Washington is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +32°F.

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

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

Climate in Washington in February

Washington weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+43°F+46°F+55°F
Min. temperature
-6°F-2°F+9°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+79°F+88°F
Rainfall
59 mm59 mm88 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
63%61%58%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
445
Cloudy days
201718
Rainy days
557
Snowy days
221

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +43°F to +46°F during the day. The rainfall amount in February stays the same as in the previous month with a 59 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 63% to 61%. Winds are stronger in comparison to January, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 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 Washington is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Washington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 39%, leading to total precipitation of around 80 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 11 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:
Washington wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 133 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Washington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 3 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Washington.

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

How was the weather last February in Washington?

This is the weather in Washington in February 2023:
1 February
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+43°F
2 February
☀️
+50°F
3 February
🌧️
+51°F
4 February
🌧️
+60°F
5 February
☁️
+38°F
6 February
☀️
+38°F
7 February
☁️
+44°F
8 February
☀️
+47°F
9 February
☀️
+57°F
10 February
☀️
+60°F
11 February
☀️
+66°F
12 February
☁️
+62°F
13 February
🌧️
+54°F
14 February
☁️
+32°F
15 February
☀️
+40°F
16 February
☁️
+54°F
17 February
☁️
+69°F
18 February
🌧️
+68°F
19 February
☀️
+48°F
20 February
☀️
+43°F
21 February
☀️
+65°F
22 February
☁️
+65°F
23 February
☁️
+73°F
24 February
☁️
+57°F
25 February
🌧️
+54°F
26 February
☁️
+45°F
27 February
☁️
+55°F
28 February
☀️
+51°F
In February 2023 Washington had 11 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 61%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

The climate in Washington in February has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+36°F) and the highest in 2017 (+59°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 8 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 388 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Washington in February:

Is February a good time to visit Washington?

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

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

Is Washington rainy in February?

Washington 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 Washington in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Washington 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 Washington

Source of the data

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