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Essen Weather in February

February in Essen brings low temperatures around 8°C (46°F) during the day, dropping to 2°C (36°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 67 mm (2.6 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Essen in February

Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 67 mm (2.6 in). Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Essen in February

Daytime temperatures in Essen reach 8°C (46°F) in February, dropping to 2°C (36°F) at night. The month of February belongs to the winter season. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. With overnight lows of 2°C (36°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Essen in February

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 78 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

Essen Temperature in February

Min Temperature
2°C (36°F)
Max Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Chance of Rain
43%
Precipitation
67 mm (2.6 in)
Rainy days
13 days
Sunshine
78 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Antwerp, Belgium (27 KM, 17 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 Essen in February

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Essen in February. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Essen 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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