Month guide · Bath · United Kingdom
Bath in February
What February is really like in Bath: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Agadant, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Chilly with the first snowdrops; half-term week brings families.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Bath: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (8°C (46°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:23
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:24
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
Winter (December–February). The Christmas Market in early December, then quiet streets, low prices and the rooftop thermal pool steaming in cold air.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Bath, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Kingsmead
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
The Georgian townhouse at 19 New King Street where William Herschel, a musician turned astronomer, discovered the planet Uranus in 1781 with a telescope he built himself.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · City Centre
Bath Abbey
Take a tower tour for views over the Roman Baths and the city's rooftops; groups are small.
- Time needed
- 1 hour, plus 45 minutes for the tower
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Views
Architecture · Upper Town
Royal Crescent and No. 1 Royal Crescent
John Wood the Younger's sweeping half-ellipse of 30 terraced houses, completed in 1774, looks over the lawns of Royal Victoria Park and is the defining image of Georgian Bath.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Landmark · City Centre
Pulteney Bridge and weir
Walk down to the riverside below Grand Parade for the classic view of the bridge and weir together.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 2°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Bath?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Bath in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Bath?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Chilly with the first snowdrops; half-term week brings families.
+How warm is Bath in February?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bath in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.