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Sankt Niklaus weather in February (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is February a good time to explore Sankt Niklaus weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of February in Sankt Niklaus typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During February, the winter season is in full swing. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -3°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -12°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Sankt Niklaus in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 104 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Sankt Niklaus. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sankt Niklaus, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 97 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 104 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 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?

Visitors traveling to Sankt Niklaus should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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