Month guide · London · United Kingdom
London in February
What February is really like in London: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Still chilly and grey, but hotel prices are among the year's lowest outside the school half-term week in mid-February.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in London: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (9°C (48°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:14
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:15
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold, short days but lively Christmas markets and lights, January sales and quieter museums; hotel prices dip after New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- London Fashion Week (usually mid-February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Westminster
Churchill War Rooms
Beneath Whitehall, the bunker from which Winston Churchill and his staff directed the Second World War is preserved much as it was left in 1945, including the Map Room with its pinned charts and the Cabinet Room.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
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Museum · Holborn
Sir John Soane's Museum
Stay for a demonstration in the Picture Room, where staff open hinged wall panels to reveal more paintings behind.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
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Castle · Tower Hill
Tower of London
William the Conqueror's White Tower, begun in the 1070s, stands at the centre of a fortress that has served as royal palace, prison and execution site.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
Religious site · Westminster
Westminster Abbey
To experience the abbey without a sightseeing ticket, attend Choral Evensong, which is free and open to everyone.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 3°C and 9 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit London?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
London in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit London?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still chilly and grey, but hotel prices are among the year's lowest outside the school half-term week in mid-February.
+How warm is London in February?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in London in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.