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Germany Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Germany in February.

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Planning a journey to Germany this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Germany in February

February in Germany generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Oberstdorf at 2°C (36°F) and cold in Nettetal at 8°C (46°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Nettetal and -7°C (19°F) in Oberstdorf.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Germany, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Bernburg with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Balderschwang with 126 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. Berlin experiences about 72 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Germany by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Germany - and find the best time to visit. (based on Berlin)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Germany in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Germany.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Germany

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Germany?

Temperature range in Germany (February)

Precipitation variation in Germany (February)

Berlin

In February Berlin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
57 hours
72 hours
122 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Cologne

In February Cologne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
80 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Binz

In February Binz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Munich

In February Munich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
100 hours
133 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Hamburg

In February Hamburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
67 hours
105 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Germany in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Berlin 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Cologne 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Winterberg 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Munich 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Hamburg 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Frankfurt 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Germany weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Germany in February?

February in Germany brings less favorable weather. In Berlin, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in Germany in February?

Berlin averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

Does Germany get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Not particularly. Berlin averages just 47 mm (1.9 in) of snow/rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Germany.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Germany?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Germany due to the typically less favorable weather in Berlin.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Berlin. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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