Hessen Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hessen, Germany in February.

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Frankfurt/Main Willingen Kassel Medebach

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

What to Expect in Hessen in February

Hessen, Germany is a region in Germany. February in Hessen generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Poppenhausen to 7°C (45°F) in Lampertheim. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Lampertheim and -2°C (28°F) in Poppenhausen.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hessen, Germany, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Rüdesheim am Rhein with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Schutzbach with 96 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Frankfurt/Main sees roughly 78 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Hessen in February

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

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 Hessen

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Hessen, Germany?

Temperature range in Hessen (February)

Precipitation variation in Hessen (February)

Frankfurt/Main

In February Frankfurt/Main generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
78 hours
123 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Frankfurt/Main →

Willingen

In February Willingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
72 hours
110 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Willingen →

Kassel

In February Kassel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
72 hours
110 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kassel →

Medebach

In February Medebach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
72 hours
110 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Medebach →

Frankenau

In February Frankenau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
72 hours
110 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Frankenau →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hessen in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Frankfurt/Main 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Willingen 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Kassel 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Medebach 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Frankenau 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Wiesbaden 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Hessen weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hessen, Germany in February?

February in Hessen, Germany brings poor weather. In Frankfurt/Main, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Hessen, Germany in February?

Daytime temperatures in Frankfurt/Main peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in February, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

Does Hessen, Germany get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Hessen, Germany during February, with Frankfurt/Main averaging close to 58 mm (2.3 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Hessen, Germany?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Frankfurt/Main, February may not be the ideal time to visit Hessen, Germany.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Frankfurt/Main. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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