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North Rhine-Westphalia Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in February.

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Considering a trip to North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in North Rhine-Westphalia in February

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany is a region in Germany. February in North Rhine-Westphalia generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Schmallenberg to 8°C (46°F) in Nettetal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Nettetal and -2°C (28°F) in Schmallenberg.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Petershagen with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Gummersbach with 116 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during February. Cologne receives roughly 80 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore North Rhine-Westphalia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North Rhine-Westphalia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cologne)

January6°C (43°F) February8°C (46°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North Rhine-Westphalia in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across North Rhine-Westphalia.

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 North Rhine-Westphalia

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Temperature range in North Rhine-Westphalia (February)

Precipitation variation in North Rhine-Westphalia (February)

Cologne

In February Cologne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
80 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Düsseldorf

In February Düsseldorf generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
77 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Düsseldorf →

Winterberg

In February Winterberg 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
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°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
88 mm (3.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Schmallenberg

In February Schmallenberg 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
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Essen

In February Essen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
46 hours
79 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in North Rhine-Westphalia in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cologne 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Winterberg 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Düsseldorf 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Schmallenberg 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Essen 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Bonn 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

North Rhine-Westphalia weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in February?

In February, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany generally has poor weather conditions. Cologne sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in February?

Daytime temperatures in Cologne peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in February, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Cologne averages only about 82 mm (3.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 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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