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Sjælland island Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sjælland island, Denmark in February.

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Copenhagen Gilleleje Vejby Vig

Thinking about venturing to Sjælland island, Denmark this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Sjælland island in February

Sjælland island, Denmark is a region in Denmark. February in Sjælland island generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Copenhagen. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sjælland island, Denmark, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Skibby with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Gilleleje with 59 mm (2.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Copenhagen sees roughly 65 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Sjælland island in February

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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 Sjælland island

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Sjælland island, Denmark?

Temperature range in Sjælland island (February)

Precipitation variation in Sjælland island (February)

Copenhagen

In February Copenhagen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
65 hours
118 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Copenhagen →

Gilleleje

In February Gilleleje generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
65 hours
118 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gilleleje →

Vejby

In February Vejby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
65 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vejby →

Vig

In February Vig generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
65 hours
118 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vig →

Højby

In February Højby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
65 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Højby →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sjælland island in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Copenhagen 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Gilleleje 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Vejby 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Vig 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Højby 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Udsholt Sand 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Sjælland island weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sjælland island, Denmark in February?

February in Sjælland island, Denmark brings poor weather. In Copenhagen, daytime temperatures are typically around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in Sjælland island, Denmark in February?

In Copenhagen, the average daytime high in February is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -1°C (30°F).

Does Sjælland island, Denmark get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sjælland island, Denmark during February, with Copenhagen averaging close to 53 mm (2.1 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Sjælland island, Denmark?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Copenhagen, February may not be the ideal time to visit Sjælland island, Denmark.

On average, the best time to visit Sjælland island, Denmark is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Copenhagen. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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