Essen weather in February (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

What is the weather forecast for Essen in February? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of February in Essen typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of February. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 7°C. At night, they generally drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Essen in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 79 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Essen. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Essen climate page with graphs.

 

Essen, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 79 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in February

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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