01Weather
London weather in February
Afternoons in February average 9.1 °C (48 °F) and nights cool to 3.8 °C (39 °F). The month brings about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain spread over roughly 11 days. Compared with January it is 2.4 °C warmer; March is 1.7 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical February | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 13 °C / 55 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 4 °C / 40 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 0 °C / 32 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 2.9 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 36 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest February day 2016–2025 | 17.0 °C / -5.7 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February | 07:38 | 16:49 | 9.2 h |
| 15 February | 07:14 | 17:15 | 10.0 h |
| 28 February | 06:47 | 17:38 | 10.9 h |
Daylight grows by about 102 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/London).
03Crowds
How busy London is in February
quiet The main sights are quiet in February. What drives it:
- UK half-term week brings families to museums
- Chinese New Year parade in Chinatown
04Public holidays
Public holidays in February 2027
No public holidays in United Kingdom fall in February, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in London in February
Every year in February
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year celebrations | late January or February, Chinatown and Trafalgar Square | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for London in February
- a winter coat, gloves and a hat
- thermal layer for early mornings
- waterproof shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
February is cold and short on daylight, but the half-term week in the middle of the month fills the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the London Eye with families; book timed slots for that week. Chinese New Year brings a parade through Chinatown and performances in Trafalgar Square on the nearest Sunday. Hotel rates stay low except around Valentine's weekend.
Daylight stretches past five thirty by month-end, a gain of more than an hour. Snowdrops appear in the royal parks and Kew. Theatre and restaurant bookings are easy to get, and the Six Nations rugby, with England's home matches at Twickenham, fills pubs on match Saturdays. February is the best-value month for a museum-focused trip, and the one with the fewest coach groups at Westminster Abbey.
09Compare
London month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C | 2 °C | 11 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 9 °C | 4 °C | 11 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 11 °C | 4 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 14 °C | 5 °C | 7 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 17 °C | 8 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 21 °C | 12 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| July | 22 °C | 14 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 22 °C | 14 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 19 °C | 12 °C | 7 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 15 °C | 9 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 10 °C | 6 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| December | 8 °C | 4 °C | 11 | – | busy | Mixed |
Not sure about February? See the best time to visit London.
10Elsewhere
February in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Paris in February | 10 °C | 11 |
| Amsterdam in February | 8 °C | 12 |
| Dublin in February | 10 °C | 13 |
| Copenhagen in February | 5 °C | – |
| Prague in February | 7 °C | 7 |
| Venice in February | 10 °C | 7 |
11FAQ
London in February: your questions
Is February a good time to visit London?
February is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit London. Daytime highs average 9 °C (48 °F), rain falls on about 11 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.
What is the weather like in London in February?
Expect cold days around 9 °C (48 °F) and nights near 4 °C (39 °F). One February in ten brings afternoons above 13 °C, and one in ten stays below 4 °C.
Does it rain a lot in London in February?
February brings about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain over roughly 11 days, which is showery by London standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 36 percent.
What should I wear in London in February?
Pack a winter coat, gloves and a hat, thermal layer for early mornings, waterproof shoes.
Is London crowded in February?
The main sights are quiet in February. Main drivers: UK half-term week brings families to museums; Chinese New Year parade in Chinatown.
What time does it get dark in London in February?
Around the middle of February the sun sets at about 17:15 and rises at 07:14, giving 10.0 hours of daylight.