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Weather in February in Vaud

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

What is the weather like in Vaud in February?

Vaud is a region in Switzerland. February in Vaud generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Taveyannaz at 1°C to cold in Mies at 7°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Mies and -9°C in Taveyannaz. In many areas in Switzerland, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Yvonand with an average of 99 mm to high snow/rainfall in Rougemont with 137 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Villars-sur-Ollon usually sees around 132 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For specific regional insights in Vaud for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Vaud climate page.

Where to go in Vaud in February

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

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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 Vaud?

Villars-sur-Ollon

In February Villars-sur-Ollon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Villars-sur-Ollon
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 
-10°C 
95 hours 
135 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-8°C 
132 hours 
132 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
6°C 
-4°C 
190 hours 
123 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Villars-sur-Ollon

Lausanne

In February Lausanne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lausanne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
6°C 
0°C 
78 hours 
112 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
0°C 
111 hours 
109 mm 
13 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
168 hours 
101 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Lausanne

Chateau-d'Oex

In February Chateau-d'Oex generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Chateau-d'Oex
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 
-7°C 
95 hours 
134 mm 
16 days 
poor 
3°C 
-7°C 
132 hours 
133 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
7°C 
-3°C 
190 hours 
125 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Chateau-d'Oex

Ollon

In February Ollon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ollon
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 
-9°C 
95 hours 
135 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-8°C 
132 hours 
132 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
6°C 
-4°C 
190 hours 
124 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Ollon

Montreux

In February Montreux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Montreux
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
<<  
3°C 
-5°C 
78 hours 
125 mm 
14 days 
poor 
4°C 
-4°C 
111 hours 
124 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
-1°C 
168 hours 
115 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Montreux

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Is February the best time to visit Vaud?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Villars-sur-Ollon, February may not be the ideal time to visit Vaud.

On average, the best time to visit Vaud is in August with generally tolerable weather in Villars-sur-Ollon. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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