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Weather in February in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Thinking about venturing to Appenzell Ausserrhoden this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in February?

Appenzell Ausserrhoden is a region in Switzerland. February in Appenzell Ausserrhoden generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. In February, it is winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around -4°C in Appenzell. In many areas in Switzerland, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Heiden with an average of 102 mm to high snow/rainfall in Schönengrund with 114 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 80 hours of sunlight in Appenzell. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Appenzell Ausserrhoden climate page.

Where to go in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Appenzell Ausserrhoden on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?

Appenzell

In February Appenzell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Appenzell
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-5°C 
56 hours 
110 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-4°C 
80 hours 
113 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
-1°C 
135 hours 
124 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Appenzell

Gais

In February Gais generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gais
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
4°C 
-4°C 
56 hours 
107 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-4°C 
80 hours 
109 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
-0°C 
135 hours 
120 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Gais

Heiden

In February Heiden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Heiden
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
4°C 
-3°C 
56 hours 
101 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
80 hours 
102 mm 
13 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
1°C 
135 hours 
112 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Heiden

Herisau

In February Herisau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Herisau
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
4°C 
-4°C 
56 hours 
106 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
80 hours 
108 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
0°C 
135 hours 
120 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Herisau

Schönengrund

In February Schönengrund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Schönengrund
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-4°C 
127 hours 
113 mm 
16 days 
poor 
5°C 
-4°C 
133 hours 
114 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
-0°C 
155 hours 
127 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Schönengrund

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, in Switzerland.

Is February the best time to visit Appenzell Ausserrhoden?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Appenzell, February may not be the ideal time to visit Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

Generally speaking, September provides tolerable weather in Appenzell. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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