Schaffhausen weather in February (Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland)

How is February weather typically in Schaffhausen? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In February, Schaffhausen tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During February, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 6°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -2°C.

Precipitation

Schaffhausen in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 88 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Schaffhausen. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Schaffhausen climate page with graphs.

 

Schaffhausen, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 88 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (35 KM, 21 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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