Lower-Saxony Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lower-Saxony, Germany in February.

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Hanover Braunlage Cuxhaven Norden

Planning a journey to Lower-Saxony, Germany 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-Saxony in February

Lower-Saxony, Germany is a region in Germany. February in Lower-Saxony generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Braunlage to 8°C (46°F) in Bottrop. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Bottrop and -3°C (27°F) in Braunlage.

To explore the conditions in Lower-Saxony, Germany in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Helmstedt with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Insel Neuwerk with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during February. Hanover receives roughly 71 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Lower-Saxony by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lower-Saxony in February

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

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-Saxony

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

Temperature range in Lower-Saxony (February)

Precipitation variation in Lower-Saxony (February)

Hanover

In February Hanover generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
71 hours
108 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hanover →

Braunlage

In February Braunlage 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 poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Braunlage →

Cuxhaven

In February Cuxhaven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cuxhaven →

Norden

In February Norden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
72 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Norden →

Sankt Andreasberg

In February Sankt Andreasberg 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 poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hanover 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Braunlage 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Cuxhaven 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Norden 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Sankt Andreasberg 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Bad Harzburg 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Lower-Saxony weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lower-Saxony, Germany in February?

February in Lower-Saxony, Germany brings poor weather. In Hanover, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Lower-Saxony, Germany in February?

Hanover averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 0°C (32°F).

Does Lower-Saxony, Germany get a lot of snow/rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Lower-Saxony, Germany. Hanover averages only about 59 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Lower-Saxony, Germany?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Lower-Saxony, Germany due to the typically poor weather in Hanover.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Hanover. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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