The Netherlands weather in February
Are you planning a trip to the Netherlands in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in February?
February in the Netherlands generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February is a winter month.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Amsterdam.
Precipitation in February varies from moderate rainfall in Lutjegast with an average of 60mm (2.4 inches) to moderate rainfall in Noorbeek with 82mm (3.2 inches). It is also generally a less sunny time of year with an average of 88 hours of sunshine in Amsterdam during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our the Netherlands climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of the Netherlands in February, check out the map below.
Where to go in the Netherlands in February





Popular destinations in the Netherlands
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 (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Zandvoort
In February Zandvoort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in The Hague
In February The Hague generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Rotterdam
In February Rotterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (35°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Maastricht
In February Maastricht 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 poor that month.
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Is February the best time to go to the Netherlands?
In our opinion February is not the best time to visit the Netherlands with commonly poor weather in Amsterdam.
On average the best time to visit the Netherlands is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam.
The worst months are January, February, March and December that can have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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