Canton of Solothurn Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland in February.

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Solothurn Olten Zuchwil Egerkingen

Planning a journey to Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Canton of Solothurn in February

Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. February in Canton of Solothurn generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Solothurn.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Dornach with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Grenchen with 90 mm (3.5 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Solothurn.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Solothurn sees roughly 93 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Canton of Solothurn by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Canton of Solothurn - and find the best time to visit. (based on Solothurn)

January5°C (41°F) February7°C (45°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canton of Solothurn in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Canton of Solothurn.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Canton of Solothurn

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland?

Temperature range in Canton of Solothurn (February)

Precipitation variation in Canton of Solothurn (February)

Solothurn

In February Solothurn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
93 hours
153 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Solothurn →

Olten

In February Olten generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
88 hours
137 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Olten →

Zuchwil

In February Zuchwil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
93 hours
153 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Zuchwil →

Egerkingen

In February Egerkingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
88 hours
137 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Egerkingen →

Grenchen

In February Grenchen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
93 hours
153 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Grenchen →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Canton of Solothurn, in Switzerland.

In our records: Switzerland February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Switzerland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Switzerland dropped to -31°C (-24°F) in Silvaplana on February 9, 1986.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Canton of Solothurn in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Solothurn 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Olten 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Zuchwil 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Egerkingen 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Grenchen 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Wangen an der Aare 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Canton of Solothurn weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland in February?

February in Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland brings less favorable weather. In Solothurn, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland in February?

Average temperatures in Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland during February range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Solothurn.

Does Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland during February, with Solothurn averaging close to 88 mm (3.5 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland due to the typically less favorable weather in Solothurn.

On average, the best time to visit Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland is in June, July, August and September with generally very good weather in Solothurn. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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