London · United Kingdom
February
London's driest winter month — marginally brighter than January, with BAFTA and half-term energy.
Strong option
#9 of 12 months
There are better months for London — see the full ranking below.
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High
9°C
Low
3°C
Rain
40mm
Sun
2.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in London
Weather
Below average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in February
- ↑February is London's driest winter month (40mm) — statistically the best odds of a clear winter day
- ↑BAFTA Film Awards (typically mid-February) bring a quiet cinephile energy to the Southbank and West End
- ↑London Fashion Week brings designer energy to the East End and Mayfair without affecting most visitors
What you sacrifice
- ↓Still only 2.8 hours of sun per day — the cold and grey are essentially unchanged from January
- ↓Half-term school holidays (mid-February) briefly spike family attractions and some hotel rates
- ↓The theatre and gallery calendar hasn't yet reached the richness of spring and autumn seasons
How February compares to May (best month)
| Factor | February | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 8 |
| Value | 9 | 6 |
| Crowds | 9 | 6 |
February in other destinations
Lisbon (14.3°C)Barcelona (14°C)Tokyo (10.4°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (13.2°C)Paris (8°C)New York (4.5°C)Marrakech (19.1°C)Amsterdam (6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (11.9°C)Bangkok (33°C)Istanbul (8.6°C)Vienna (4.9°C)Seoul (4°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (31°C)Kyoto (10.1°C)Phuket (32.1°C)Cape Town (26.9°C)Prague (4°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (31°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (3°C)Tulum (29°C)Dubai (26°C)Singapore (31°C)Hoi An (26°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within London, not across destinations. Methodology →