London · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 48°F, low 37°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 82% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
48° / 37°F
Humidity
82%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
16 mph
What February feels like in London
Sunrise
08:14
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:14
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in London in February
The kit for February in London: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+2° avg high
-2 rain days
London in January →
February
48°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-4° avg high
-1 rain days
London in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in London in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in London in February?+
Average high 48°F, average low 37°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in London?+
Compared to January (avg high 46°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 52°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in London in February?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in February, on average.