Leiden weather in February (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What does the weather outlook for Leiden look like in February? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Leiden includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in February. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 2°C.

Precipitation

Leiden in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 91 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Leiden. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Leiden, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 91 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in February

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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