North Rhine-Westphalia weather in February
Planning a journey to North Rhine-Westphalia this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in North Rhine-Westphalia in February?
North Rhine-Westphalia is a region in Germany. February in North Rhine-Westphalia generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In February, it is winter.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Schmallenberg to 8°C in Nettetal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Nettetal and -2°C in Schmallenberg.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Petershagen with an average of 62 mm to high rainfall in Gummersbach with 116 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 80 hours of sunshine in Cologne. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at February's conditions in North Rhine-Westphalia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Rhine-Westphalia's yearly weather, check out our North Rhine-Westphalia climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Cologne
In February Cologne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Düsseldorf
In February Düsseldorf generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Winterberg
In February Winterberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Schmallenberg
In February Schmallenberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Essen
In February Essen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany.
Is February the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to North Rhine-Westphalia with often poor weather in Cologne.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Cologne. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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