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

How does the weather in Riehen usually fare in February? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In February, Riehen tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -1°C.

Precipitation

Riehen in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. This month experiences about 14 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 88 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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