Your February weather guide
WarmWeather in Orlando in February
February is a good time for Orlando if you want warm afternoons rather than a hot-weather holiday. Average daytime highs are 22°C, nights fall to around 12°C, and about 7 days bring rain. For a UK traveller, the appeal is comfortable weather for spending time outdoors without relying on intense heat. The catch is the variation: some afternoons feel properly warm, while colder evenings need more than a light holiday wardrobe.
Long-term climate averages for Orlando, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Orlando, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Orlando.
- Average daytime high
- 22.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 27°C
- Average night-time low
- 12.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 6°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +14.4°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.5h
- 50% of 11.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 51 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 32%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 30.5°C
- 2018-02-20
- Record low 1991-2020
- -2.0°C
- 1996-02-05
- Flight from London
- ≈ 9 h 30 min
- 6988 km, long-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Orlando and ranks 44th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within United States it is 4th of 6 (United States in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Orlando is 14.4°C warmer by day and 10.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Orlando peaks at 22.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 27.3°C or more. Roughly 1 in 3 days top 25°C and 1 in 250 pass 30°C. Nights average 12.4°C; one night in ten drops to 6.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 30.5°C (2018-02-20) and the coldest night -2.0°C (1996-02-05).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 51 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 1998 with 130 mm, the driest 2000 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:04 and sets about 18:15 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 50%.
Is February a good time to visit Orlando?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Orlando on our scoring are April, November, March; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Warm afternoons, but pack for chilly evenings
Plan on light clothes for the warmer part of the day, with layers you can add when the temperature drops. Days reach 25°C about 32% of the time, so February can deliver warmth, but it is not a dependable choice if heat is your main reason for travelling. The warmest days reach 27.3°C or more, when lighter clothing and a break from the midday sun may feel welcome. At the other end, the coldest nights fall to 6.3°C or below. A jumper, long trousers and a jacket are sensible luggage choices, especially if you expect to stay outdoors after dark.
Allow for rain and partly cloudy days
Rain is a consideration rather than a reason to rule February out. With about 7 rainy days, it makes sense to keep outdoor plans flexible and carry a light waterproof. That figure does not mean those days are wet throughout, but equally you should not build the trip around uninterrupted sunshine. February averages about 5.5 hours of sunshine within 11 hours of daylight, leaving useful time outdoors without promising clear skies all day. Put activities that depend most on dry weather into the best forecast windows. This month suits travellers who are happy to adjust their plans rather than needing every afternoon to feel hot and sunny.
A little perspective
Orlando through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.7°C | 11.1°C | 4.9 | 57 | 6 | 19% |
| FebruarySelected | 22.3°C | 12.4°C | 5.5 | 51 | 7 | 32% |
| Marchbest | 24.7°C | 14.2°C | 6.2 | 64 | 7 | 52% |
| Aprilbest | 27.4°C | 17.0°C | 6.9 | 55 | 7 | 78% |
| May | 30.1°C | 20.0°C | 7.5 | 74 | 10 | 96% |
| June | 31.1°C | 23.0°C | 5.4 | 162 | 20 | 100% |
| July | 31.4°C | 23.9°C | 5.0 | 163 | 23 | 100% |
| August | 31.2°C | 24.0°C | 4.6 | 179 | 24 | 100% |
| September | 29.9°C | 23.1°C | 4.7 | 146 | 19 | 99% |
| October | 27.5°C | 19.8°C | 5.7 | 72 | 11 | 86% |
| Novemberbest | 24.3°C | 15.7°C | 5.5 | 40 | 6 | 49% |
| December | 21.9°C | 12.8°C | 4.9 | 54 | 6 | 28% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Orlando in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Orlando hot in February?
Orlando is warm in February: the average daytime high is 22.3°C and nights average 12.4°C. Roughly 1 in 3 February days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Orlando in February?
Orlando sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 51 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 1998 (130 mm) and the driest was 2000 (4 mm).
How sunny is Orlando in February?
Orlando gets around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 11.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Orlando compare with the UK in February?
Orlando is on average 14.4°C warmer than London by day in February (22.3°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Orlando?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Orlando reached 30.5°C on 2018-02-20, and the coldest night dropped to -2.0°C on 1996-02-05.
How much warmer is Orlando than London in February?
Orlando's average daytime high is 22.3°C, compared with London's 7.9°C - a difference of 14.4°C. That is a substantial change for time outdoors, though the flight from London takes about 9 h 30 min, so weigh the warmth against a long-haul journey.
Would another month be a better choice?
April, November and March are stronger choices overall for Orlando's weather. February still makes sense if warm rather than hot conditions suit you and you can accept some rain. It is among Orlando's cooler months, so do not choose it expecting peak summer heat.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Orlando. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C