The Netherlands weather in February
Planning a journey to the Netherlands this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in February?
February in the Netherlands generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In February, it is winter.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Amsterdam.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lutjegast with an average of 60 mm to moderate rainfall in Noorbeek with 82 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 88 hours of sunshine in Amsterdam. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Netherlands in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Netherlands climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in the Netherlands?
Average weather in Amsterdam
In February Amsterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Zandvoort
In February Zandvoort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in The Hague
In February The Hague generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Rotterdam
In February Rotterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Maastricht
In February Maastricht generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Netherlands.
Is February the best time to visit the Netherlands?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Amsterdam, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Netherlands.
On average, the best time to visit the Netherlands is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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