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Weather in February in Obwalden

Are you planning a trip a to Obwalden in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Obwalden in February?

Obwalden is a region in Switzerland. February in Obwalden generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Frutt at -0°C to cold in Sarnen at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Sarnen and -8°C in Frutt. In many regions in Switzerland, February is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

Precipitation

February is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 124 mm in Engelberg. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Engelberg typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Engelberg experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 86 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a closer look at February's conditions in Obwalden, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Obwalden's yearly weather, check out our Obwalden climate page.

Where to go in Obwalden in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Obwalden on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

Weather conditions Weather
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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Obwalden?

Engelberg

In February Engelberg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Engelberg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-1°C 
-8°C 
48 hours 
125 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February February
0°C 
-8°C 
86 hours 
124 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
4°C 
-4°C 
125 hours 
132 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Engelberg

Sarnen

In February Sarnen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sarnen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
1°C 
-5°C 
48 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February February
3°C 
-5°C 
86 hours 
127 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
7°C 
-2°C 
125 hours 
131 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Sarnen

Frutt

In February Frutt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Frutt
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-1°C 
-8°C 
48 hours 
127 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February February
-0°C 
-8°C 
86 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
4°C 
-5°C 
125 hours 
132 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Frutt

Flüeli

In February Flüeli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Flüeli
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
1°C 
-6°C 
48 hours 
126 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February February
2°C 
-6°C 
86 hours 
127 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
6°C 
-3°C 
125 hours 
132 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Flüeli

Giswil

In February Giswil generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Giswil
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
0°C 
-7°C 
66 hours 
125 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February February
1°C 
-7°C 
78 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
6°C 
-3°C 
125 hours 
130 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Giswil

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Obwalden, in Switzerland.

Is February the best time to visit Obwalden?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Obwalden with often poor weather in Engelberg.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly unpleasant weather in Engelberg.

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