Will be in London in February and wondered<BR>what kind of rain / coat do you recommend ?<BR>Will we need a heavy lined coat or just a<BR>casual rain coat with layers do the trick ?

I would always go with layers when traveling.<BR><BR>Even if I was going to a place that was &quot;always&quot; frigid in February, it would be my luck to arrive to the &quot;mildest winter we've ever seen!&quot;.<BR><BR>With layers, I'd be comfortable either way.

Sandy,<BR>We visited London in March and I agree with the above poster about wearing layers. I took a winter coat with no layers and at times it was fine but most of the time it was &quot;too much&quot;. Plus it was a pain to carry. Next time, I will definitely take a coat with layers. Of course, we always carried an umbrella!

Every year, every day will be different of course, and everyone has different ideas about what feels warm or cold.<BR>I suggest you check the forecasts on several websites just before you go<BR>(forecasts seem to vary among sources), keeping in mind that if it's X temperature and raining, the dampness is likely to make it feel colder.<BR><BR>Last Feb I had pretty cold temps with two days of unrelenting wind and heavy rain. I&quot;m from the Northeastern US but temps in London in the upper 30sF or low 40sF still felt quite cold to me. The sunnier days were pleasant but still pretty brisk. I had a water-resistant raincoat with a light quilted lining and still wore layers underneath, including my beloved silk &quot;ski&quot; underwear which adds no bulk but does add significant warmth.<BR><BR>And waterproof shoes/boots and extra dry socks are pretty important as well.

I meant to add, last year's trip was in early Feb. A few years before that I was in London during the end of Feb, beginning of March, temps were much more moderate, very little rain, and daffodils were in bloom.

I think it is best to stick to layers. London (like the rest of the UK) is very humid, but people don't seem to realise this. How else would our land be so green and pleasant (in parts, at least)? Tubes and buses get very warm, and British reserve prevents people from opening windows for ventilation for fear of offending someone. Likewise, shops are often over-heated (a personal bugbear of mine). <BR>If you bear this in mind, you'll be fine. T-shirt, light pullover or cardigan, plus coat should work fine.