Braintree Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Braintree

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
7.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
1.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
4.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
46 mm
Avg Humidity
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89%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.8°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Braintree February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Braintree, with average highs near 7.4°C and lows around 1.4°C (mean 4.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 46 mm of rainfall and 89% relative humidity across the period.

Braintree February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Braintree. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Braintree was 2024 — when the month averaged 7.9°C — while the coldest was 1986 at -1.2°C. Typical February days reach 7.4°C with nights near 1.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.7°C→6.0°C+3.3°C
Max Temp5.6°C→9.2°C+3.6°C
Min Temp-0.2°C→2.9°C+3.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-2.0°C–0.5°C1 yr (2%)
0.5°C–3.0°C8 yr (18%)
3.0°C–5.5°C19 yr (42%)
5.5°C–8.0°C17 yr (38%)

Braintree February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Braintree, averaging 46 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2024 with 99 mm, while the driest was 2023 at 8 mm.

Braintree February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Braintree during February averages 89%. The most humid February was 2001 at 93%, and the least humid was 1986 at 85%.

Braintree February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 1.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Braintree. The sunniest Februarys were 2008 and 2019 at 1.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2011 at 1.1.

Braintree February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Braintree during February is 4.1 m/s. The windiest February was 1990 at 6.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2009 at 3 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Braintree

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How February Ranks in Braintree

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Braintree Weather by Month

Braintree February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.7°C4.5°C4.7°C4.4°C6.1°C+3.4°C
Avg High5.7°C7.6°C7.7°C7.4°C9.2°C+3.5°C
Avg Low-0.1°C1.4°C1.7°C1.4°C2.9°C+3°C
Avg Rain32 mm42 mm53 mm47 mm60 mm+28 mm

Extreme February Records in Braintree

🔥Warmest February16.8°C1990
🧊Coldest February-7.9°C1985
🌧️Wettest February99 mm2024
🏜️Driest February8 mm2023
🌬️Windiest February6.6 m/s1990

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Braintree have risen by about 3.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -7.9°C (1985) to a record high of 16.8°C (1990).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 46 mm, with a wettest year of 99 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Braintree?

A quieter season to visit Braintree

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Braintree. That said, February — with days averaging 7.4°C and nights around 1.4°C (mean 4.4°C) and moderate rainfall (46 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Braintree's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Braintree Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Braintree, with average highs near 7.4°C and lows around 1.4°C (mean 4.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 46 mm of rainfall and 89% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 46 mm of rainfall in Braintree, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 99 mm (2024), and the driest just 8 mm (2023). Humidity sits around 89% and average wind speed is 4.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 3.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.6°C to 9.2°C and overnight lows from -0.2°C to 2.9°C over the same span.
February Weather in Braintree, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20257.6°C4.7°C1.8°C14.6°C-1.8°C48 mm91%3.6 m/s1.4
2024 🔥 🌧️11.0°C7.9°C4.8°C15.5°C0.6°C99 mm92%4.2 m/s1.4
20239.8°C6.3°C2.7°C14.4°C-1.7°C8 mm90%3.3 m/s1.7
202210.0°C6.6°C3.1°C14.6°C-0.3°C69 mm87%5.6 m/s1.7
20217.5°C4.7°C1.9°C13.5°C-3.8°C46 mm88%4.2 m/s1.5
20209.5°C6.3°C3.2°C12.8°C-0.8°C91 mm87%6.2 m/s1.4
201910.4°C6.7°C3.0°C16.0°C-4.3°C38 mm90%3.7 m/s1.9
20185.6°C2.4°C-0.8°C9.2°C-4.4°C40 mm86%3.9 m/s1.7
20178.6°C6.0°C3.4°C15.8°C-1.2°C52 mm91%4.3 m/s1.3
20168.0°C4.8°C1.6°C13.8°C-2.5°C33 mm86%4.5 m/s1.5
20156.9°C3.6°C0.4°C11.5°C-3.7°C45 mm90%3.7 m/s1.5
20149.1°C6.2°C3.3°C13.3°C0.8°C62 mm88%5.6 m/s1.6
20135.2°C2.5°C-0.2°C9.2°C-2.5°C36 mm88%3.8 m/s1.3
20126.4°C3.3°C0.1°C16.5°C-6.4°C17 mm88%3.2 m/s1.6
20118.6°C5.9°C3.2°C14.2°C-2.5°C55 mm92%4.2 m/s1.1
20105.2°C2.5°C-0.2°C9.6°C-3.3°C91 mm91%3.5 m/s1.3
20096.5°C3.4°C0.4°C13.4°C-4.3°C59 mm92%3 m/s1.4
20089.5°C5.6°C1.7°C12.9°C-2.1°C23 mm88%3.7 m/s1.9
20078.8°C5.9°C2.9°C12.6°C-4.1°C77 mm91%3.5 m/s1.3
20066.2°C3.4°C0.7°C11.4°C-3.1°C49 mm89%3.8 m/s1.3
20056.2°C3.6°C1.0°C11.4°C-3.4°C41 mm89%3.9 m/s1.4
20047.7°C4.9°C2.2°C15.2°C-3.3°C32 mm89%4.2 m/s1.4
20036.5°C3.6°C0.6°C12.6°C-3.1°C30 mm91%3.3 m/s1.7
20029.5°C6.5°C3.5°C12.8°C-1.8°C64 mm88%5.8 m/s1.6
20017.1°C4.2°C1.4°C12.2°C-3.3°C92 mm93%3.6 m/s1.4
20008.9°C5.7°C2.5°C13.2°C-1.7°C67 mm88%4.7 m/s1.6
19997.3°C4.4°C1.4°C12.9°C-3.6°C30 mm88%4.4 m/s1.7
199810.2°C6.5°C2.8°C15.9°C-3.2°C13 mm89%3.8 m/s1.7
19979.1°C5.8°C2.5°C12.8°C-2.4°C53 mm89%5.6 m/s1.4
19964.9°C2.0°C-0.9°C11.3°C-5.2°C50 mm87%4.3 m/s1.4
19959.1°C6.1°C3.0°C12.3°C-2.9°C72 mm90%4.9 m/s1.4
19946.1°C3.2°C0.2°C11.4°C-3.9°C41 mm89%3.5 m/s1.3
19936.6°C3.9°C1.1°C11.1°C-2.5°C18 mm90%3.2 m/s1.3
19928.1°C4.8°C1.5°C13.5°C-3.2°C19 mm89%3.7 m/s1.5
19914.3°C1.4°C-1.4°C12.3°C-7.1°C44 mm91%3.4 m/s1.6
199010.3°C7.2°C4.2°C16.8°C-1.6°C77 mm86%6.6 m/s1.6
19898.8°C5.5°C2.2°C13.2°C-1.9°C38 mm88%4.7 m/s1.5
19887.3°C4.1°C0.9°C11.6°C-2.5°C38 mm88%5.2 m/s1.6
19875.9°C3.0°C0.2°C13.3°C-5.6°C30 mm91%3.4 m/s1.4
1986 ❄️1.2°C-1.2°C-3.5°C4.0°C-6.8°C18 mm85%4 m/s1.6
19854.6°C1.6°C-1.4°C11.7°C-7.9°C15 mm88%3.4 m/s1.7
19846.3°C3.2°C0.2°C10.3°C-2.8°C44 mm89%4 m/s1.5
19834.2°C1.6°C-1.0°C10.8°C-4.0°C48 mm88%4.2 m/s—
19827.1°C4.2°C1.4°C12.4°C-2.9°C29 mm92%3.5 m/s—
19815.6°C2.7°C-0.2°C11.7°C-3.4°C31 mm89%3.7 m/s—

Actual recorded February data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Braintree February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Braintree in February?▼

The average high in February is around 7.4°C with lows near 1.4°C (mean 4.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Braintree in February?▼

February averages 46 mm of rainfall in Braintree, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 99 mm in 2024.

What was the hottest February on record in Braintree?▼

The hottest February reached 16.8°C in 1990. The coldest dipped to -7.9°C in 1985.

Has February in Braintree gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 3.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.6°C to 9.2°C and overnight lows from -0.2°C to 2.9°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Braintree?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Braintree and one of the drier months, so plan for around 7.4°C daytime highs and 1.4°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Braintree?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Braintree, averaging 4.4°C.

What should I pack for Braintree in February?▼

For February in Braintree, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 7.4°C and lows of 1.4°C.

Is Braintree humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 89% — quite humid.

How windy is Braintree in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 4.1 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 6.6 m/s (1990).

Which February had the most rainfall in Braintree?▼

The wettest February on record was 2024 with 99 mm. On average, February sees 46 mm.

Where does this February weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Braintree behaves each February, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.