Schwyz weather in February (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Schwyz this February? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for February in Schwyz includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During February, the winter season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime highs near 3°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -5°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Schwyz in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 86 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Schwyz. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, 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 Schwyz climate page with graphs.

 

Schwyz, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 86 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Altdorf, 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?

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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