February weather forecast
United Kingdom

February continues the cold trend of January in the United Kingdom but often sees slightly milder temperatures. While still within the firm grip of winter, the month usually experiences shorter cold spells compared to January.

In Scotland, the subpolar oceanic climate of much of the region continues to experience snowfall, particularly in the highlands, though it is generally less significant than in the previous month. In cities like Edinburgh, temperatures range from 1°C (33.8°F) to 7°C (44.6°F), retaining the winter chill.

England observes a gradual rise in temperatures compared to January, especially in southern regions such as London, where it varies from 2°C (35.6°F) to 8°C (46.4°F). While still considered a winter month, February is typically less severe, with a slow transition into milder conditions as the month progresses.

Wales, particularly in the mountainous north, continues to experience cold temperatures, often similar to those in January. However, the influence of the Atlantic Ocean may cause variations, with coastal areas experiencing slightly milder weather.

Northern Ireland also sees a continuation of January's cold, with temperatures generally ranging from 2°C (35.6°F) to 8°C (46.4°F). The influence of the Atlantic Ocean makes the weather somewhat unpredictable, with occasional sharp cold spells or milder, wetter conditions.

In terms of precipitation, February can still be wet, especially on the western coasts, but the overall levels of rainfall tend to decrease compared to the earlier winter months. The eastern coasts remain less windy and rainy, similar to January.

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• London - February »
  In London, United Kingdom, in February, during 2.5 snowfall days, 16mm (0.63") of snow is typically accumulated. With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year in London, United Kingdom.
• Edinburgh - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Edinburgh is February, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow. In Edinburgh during February, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.
• Manchester - February »
  In Manchester during February, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow. In Manchester in February, during 14.5 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Birmingham - February »
  On the first day of February in Birmingham sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. The month with the least sunshine in Birmingham is February, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.
• Glasgow - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Glasgow is February, when snow falls for 3.9 days and typically aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of snow. In Glasgow in February, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 49mm (1.93") of snow.
• Liverpool - February »
  The months with the coldest seawater in Liverpool are February and March, with an average sea temperature of 7.4°C (45.3°F). February and March, with an average sea temperature of 7.4°C (45.3°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Liverpool.
• Bristol - February »
  In Bristol, United Kingdom, in February, during 2.5 snowfall days, 4mm (0.16") of snow is typically accumulated. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bristol, United Kingdom.
• Oxford - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Oxford is February, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Oxford is February, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow.
• Cambridge - February »
  In Cambridge, in February, during 3.3 snowfall days, 23mm (0.91") of snow is typically accumulated. The month with the least sunshine in Cambridge is February, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.
• Leeds - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Leeds is February, when snow falls for 3.9 days and typically aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of snow. In Leeds, in February, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 26mm (1.02") of snow.
• Cardiff - February »
  February is the month with the most snowfall in Cardiff, United Kingdom. It is still wintertime in Cardiff during the month of February.
• Belfast - February »
  The month with the least sunshine in Belfast is February, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine. On the last day of February, in Belfast, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:56 pm GMT.