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🇬🇧 London · Winter (Dec–Feb)

What to wear in London in February

Highs9°C (48°F)
Lows3°C (37°F)
Rainy days~9
Daylight9.5 h
CrowdsQuiet

February averages for London (Greenwich Park). Source

February is cold with occasional frost, and London Fashion Week runs mid-month. Half-term holidays bring families. Dress warm and waterproof.

☀️ By day

Warm coat, layers and waterproof shoes.

🌙 Evening

Something smart for Valentine's dinners or Fashion Week events.

What's on in February

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

London Fashion Week

Mid to late February

Street style around Soho and the Strand. A long coat, interesting knit and good boots fit the scene.

Lunar New Year in Chinatown

Late January or February

Parades, lion dances and food stalls around Trafalgar Square. Something red is a nice touch; dress warm for standing outside.

February packing essentials

Your February outfit list

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Dress code

  • No formal dress code in the city; smart-casual covers almost everything.
  • Some upscale restaurants, theatres and clubs discourage sportswear and trainers in the evening.
  • Cover shoulders for religious sites such as mosques and gurdwaras; Westminster Abbey and St Paul's are relaxed but respectful dress is expected.

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Good weather elsewhere in February

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