Lichtensteig weather in February (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Lichtensteig during February? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for February in Lichtensteig includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During February, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 5°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -4°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Lichtensteig in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 133 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Lichtensteig. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lichtensteig, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 25 km/h *  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in February

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland 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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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