Pontarlier weather in February (Franche-Comté, France)

What can you expect from the weather in Pontarlier during February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Pontarlier typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C.

Pontarlier in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 97 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 Pontarlier. June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Pontarlier climate page with graphs.

 

Pontarlier, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 97 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

* Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in France in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Pontarlier 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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