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, during February, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in London.
• Edinburgh - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is February, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow. In February, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 13.2 days.
• Manchester - February »
  In Manchester, United Kingdom, in February, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 19mm (0.75") of snow. The months with the least sunshine in Manchester are January and February, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.
• Birmingham - February »
  In Birmingham, in February, during 3.8 snowfall days, 15mm (0.59") of snow is typically accumulated. In Birmingham, in February, during 10.1 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• 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, during 3.9 snowfall days, 49mm (1.93") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Liverpool - February »
  In February, in Liverpool the rain falls for 15 days. In Liverpool in February, the average water temperature is 7.4°C (45.3°F).
• Bristol - February »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Bristol are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. In Bristol in February, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation.
• Oxford - February »
  In Oxford, in February, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 19mm (0.75") of snow. Transitioning from January, February in Oxford sees a slight increase in temperature, with the rise in snowfall being a standout characteristic, reaching 19mm (0.75") in volume.
• Cambridge - February »
  In Cambridge, United Kingdom, in February, during 3.3 snowfall days, 23mm (0.91") of snow is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Cambridge are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Leeds - February »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Leeds, United Kingdom. In Leeds, during February, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.
• Cardiff - February »
  In Cardiff during February, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. February is the month with the most snowfall in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
• Belfast - February »
  In Belfast, in February, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. In Belfast, during February, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.