When to go · Newmarket, Suffolk
Newmarket, Suffolk in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (cold, wet, little open); race days sell out beds — book ahead.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- United Kingdom overall
- Prices
- Low
- United Kingdom overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (cold, wet, little open); race days sell out beds — book ahead.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- AprilGreatInside Newmarket, Suffolk's best window: Apr–Oct (flat racing season); May–Sep for the stud and walking.
- MayGreatInside Newmarket, Suffolk's best window: Apr–Oct (flat racing season); May–Sep for the stud and walking.
- JuneGreatInside Newmarket, Suffolk's best window: Apr–Oct (flat racing season); May–Sep for the stud and walking.
- JulyGreatInside Newmarket, Suffolk's best window: Apr–Oct (flat racing season); May–Sep for the stud and walking.
Weather in February
- Newmarket, SuffolkHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United Kingdom overall
- Low
- Prices · United Kingdom overall
- Low
United Kingdom overall: Cold and damp; a city month. Half-term week fills family sights.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Newmarket, Suffolk, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Night low
Feb: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 9
Apr: 9
Crowds
Feb: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 0
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (cold, wet, little open); race days sell out beds — book ahead.
April: Inside Newmarket, Suffolk's best window: Apr–Oct (flat racing season); May–Sep for the stud and walking.
Newmarket, Suffolk: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings