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Leeuwarden weather in February (Friesland, Netherlands)

How is the weather in Leeuwarden in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Leeuwarden generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 2°C.

Leeuwarden in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 95 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Leeuwarden. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Leeuwarden climate page with graphs.

 

Leeuwarden, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 95 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 33% *  
* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in February

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Leeuwarden in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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