Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for February
| Metric | London | Antwerp | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 8°C (46°F)▲ | 5°C (41°F) | London |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 2°C (36°F)▲ | -7°C (19°F) | London |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 3 days▲ | Antwerp |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 47 mm | 40 mm▲ | Antwerp |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day▲ | 3h/day | London |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 23 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Antwerp |
London and Antwerp are closely matched in February. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
London is on the cooler side at 8°C, requiring warmer clothing. Antwerp is cooler at 5°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Antwerp is the stronger choice in February. London receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
London reaches an average high of 8°C (46°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Antwerp averages 5°C (41°F) for the high and -7°C (19°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.
London receives approximately 47 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Antwerp sees 40 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Antwerp the drier option by 7 rain days and 7 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 8°C, lows of 2°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 5°C, lows of -7°C, 3 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during February.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. February is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | London | Antwerp | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 11d | 0°C | 3d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 5°C | 3d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 11°C | 4d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 17°C | 5d |
| May | 17°C | 10d | 21°C | 6d |
| Jun | 20°C | 10d | 23°C | 6d |
| Jul | 22°C | 11d | 21°C | 6d |
| Aug | 21°C | 10d | 17°C | 5d |
| Sep | 19°C | 9d | 11°C | 4d |
| Oct | 15°C | 11d | 5°C | 3d |
| Nov | 10°C | 11d | 0°C | 3d |
| Dec | 8°C | 11d | -2°C | 3d |
London Weather in February
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