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February · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 22/100

Folkestone in February

Poor · 22/100Beach 14/100
High / low8° / 3°daily averages
Precipitation54 mm12 wet days
Sea8°surface temperature
51.08° N, 1.17° EElevation 46 mUTC+1 · British Summer Time
When to goFolkestone · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec22February
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
February: high / low8° / 3°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Folkestone averages daytime highs of 8° and night-time lows of 3° — cold weather by day. Expect around 54 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 49%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 2.1°. The sea averages 8°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 22/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Folkestone. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:10 and sets at 17:11 local time, giving 10 h 01 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 98 minutes over the month.

Why 22/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%15%
Clear skies · 25%68%

Beach score this month: 14/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in February

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in February

Around Folkestone this month

Canterbury
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Canterbury

England · 23 km N
8°Feb high
12wet days
22score
Canterbury
Ashford
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Ashford

England · 22 km W
8°Feb high
12wet days
22score
Ashford
New Romney
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New Romney

England · 19 km SW
8°Feb high
13wet days
19score
New Romney
ivTop of the table

United Kingdom's best in February

Where to go in February
Southend-on-Sea
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1

Southend-on-Sea

England
8°Feb high
11wet days
25score
Southend-on-Sea
London
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2

London

England
9°Feb high
11wet days
23score
London
Birmingham
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Birmingham

England
8°Feb high
11wet days
23score
Birmingham
Newport
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Newport

Wales
9°Feb high
11wet days
23score
Newport
·Questions

Folkestone in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Folkestone?

February scores 22/100 for Folkestone, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 8°C with 12 wet days.

How warm is Folkestone in February?

Daytime highs average 8°C and night-time lows 3°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Folkestone in February?

Folkestone receives about 54 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 12 days.

Can you swim in Folkestone in February?

The sea averages 8°C in February, cold for most swimmers.