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Drachten Weather in February

Drachten in February sees low temperatures, with highs around 7°C (45°F) and overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 62 mm (2.4 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Drachten in February

Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain, averaging 62 mm (2.4 in) in total. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Drachten in February

In February, Drachten gets low temperatures, with highs of 7°C (45°F). Nights cool to around 1°C (34°F). February is part of winter. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. With overnight lows of 1°C (34°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Drachten in February

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 95 hours of sunshine.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Drachten. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Drachten Temperature in February

Min Temperature
1°C (34°F)
Max Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Chance of Rain
44%
Precipitation
62 mm (2.4 in)
Rainy days
13 days
Humidity
86% *
Sunshine
95 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
33% *
* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (25 KM, 15 Miles).

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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).

What to Wear in Drachten in February

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Drachten in February. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Drachten in February

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

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