February weather forecast
Netherlands

February continues the winter season in the Netherlands but often brings a slight increase in temperatures compared to January. The average low temperatures during this month remain cold, hovering between 0°C (32°F) and 4.4°C (39.9°F). While still a wintry month, February may exhibit fewer freezing days and slightly longer sunshine hours.

Snowfall in February can be moderate, and there might still be opportunities for ice skating on the frozen canals. Coastal areas remain influenced by the Atlantic current, though the overall cold and frosty weather persists. Rainfall in February is typical, though not necessarily as frequent as in the wetter months of the year.

The daily sunshine might last for about 2 to 3 hours, slightly more than in January, but still making February one of the darker months in the Netherlands. Wind speeds generally range from 12.9km/h (8mph) to 29km/h (18mph), maintaining the chilly atmosphere.

Cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam continue to experience cold weather with occasional snow or frost, while coastal areas might have milder temperatures.

For visitors planning a trip during February, warm winter clothing remains essential, and outdoor activities should be planned considering the prevailing cold and wet conditions. Compared to January, February may offer a slightly more comfortable climate, but winter's presence is still strongly felt across the country.

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• Amsterdam - February »
  The months with the coldest seawater in Amsterdam are January and February, with an average sea temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F). The arrival of February in Amsterdam coincides with an average high-temperature of a frosty 6°C (42.8°F), indicating a minimal shift from January's 5.3°C (41.5°F).
• Rotterdam - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Rotterdam is February, when snow falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow. In Rotterdam, in February, during 2.2 snowfall days, 19mm (0.75") of snow is typically accumulated.
• The Hague - February »
  In The Hague, Netherlands, during February, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. In The Hague, during February, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow.
• Utrecht - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Utrecht is February, when snow falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of snow. In February, in Utrecht the rain falls for 10.6 days.
• Eindhoven - February »
  In Eindhoven during February, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow. In Eindhoven, during February, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.
• Tilburg - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Tilburg, Netherlands, is February, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Tilburg is February, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of snow.
• Groningen - February »
  In Groningen, in February, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow. In Groningen, in February, during 11.5 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Breda - February »
  In Breda in February, during 2.8 snowfall days, 30mm (1.18") of snow is typically accumulated. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Breda, Netherlands.
• Nijmegen - February »
  In Nijmegen, in February, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 20mm (0.79") of snow. In Nijmegen, in February, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 20mm (0.79") of snow.
• Enschede - February »
  In Enschede during February, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. In Enschede, during February, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of snow.
• Haarlem - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Haarlem is February, when snow falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow. In Haarlem in February, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow.
• Arnhem - February »
  In Arnhem in February, during 11.1 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Arnhem, in February, during 3.2 snowfall days, 12mm (0.47") of snow is typically accumulated.