Lower Austria Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lower Austria, Austria in February.

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Baden Semmering Litschau Lackenhof

Planning a journey to Lower Austria, Austria 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 Lower Austria in February

Lower Austria, Austria is a region in Austria. February in Lower Austria generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Johnsbach at 2°C (36°F) to cold in Schwechat at 6°C (43°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Schwechat and -7°C (19°F) in Johnsbach.

To explore the conditions in Lower Austria, Austria in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Mitterretzbach with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Hochkar with 92 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Baden receives about 90 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Lower Austria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lower Austria - and find the best time to visit. (based on Baden)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lower Austria in February

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

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 Lower Austria

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Lower Austria, Austria?

Temperature range in Lower Austria (February)

Precipitation variation in Lower Austria (February)

Baden

In February Baden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
90 hours
131 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Baden →

Semmering

In February Semmering generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
91 hours
103 hours
137 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Semmering →

Litschau

In February Litschau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
77 hours
117 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Litschau →

Lackenhof

In February Lackenhof generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
99 hours
119 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Lackenhof →

Schwechat

In February Schwechat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
100 hours
140 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Schwechat →

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In our records: Austria February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Austria 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 Austria dropped to -30°C (-22°F) in St. Anton am Arlberg on February 9, 1986.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Baden 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Semmering 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Litschau 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Lackenhof 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Schwechat 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Wiener Neustadt 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)

Lower Austria weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lower Austria, Austria in February?

In February, Lower Austria, Austria generally has less favorable weather conditions. Baden sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Lower Austria, Austria in February?

Daytime temperatures in Baden peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in February, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does Lower Austria, Austria get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Lower Austria, Austria during February, with Baden averaging close to 46 mm (1.8 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Lower Austria, Austria?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Lower Austria, Austria due to the typically less favorable weather in Baden.

On average, the best time to visit Lower Austria, Austria is in May, June, August and September with generally excellent weather in Baden. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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