Pontarlier weather in February (Franche-Comté, France)

What kind of weather does February bring to Pontarlier? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for February in Pontarlier includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of February. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 6°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -2°C.

Precipitation

Pontarlier in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 97 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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