Riehen weather in February (Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Riehen in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Riehen generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C.

Riehen in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 88 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Riehen. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riehen climate page with graphs.

 

Riehen, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 88 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

* Data from: Basel, Switzerland (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in February

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

So, what should you wear in Riehen in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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