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Melk Weather in February

Melk in February

The short of it: Melk in February averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 10 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 26 mm · daylight 10 h 8 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & April

February in Melk brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -3°, with about 26 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 26 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 8 min in mid-February, 83 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and April.

Against its neighbours, Melk runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Spratzern, 22 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Melk, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 8 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SpratzernLower Austria22 km ESE6°-3°28 mm
Sankt PöltenLower Austria23 km E6°-3°27 mm
WilhelmsburgLower Austria24 km ESE5°-3°33 mm
Krems an der DonauLower Austria29 km NE6°-2°18 mm
AmstettenLower Austria36 km WSW5°-3°35 mm
PergUpper Austria52 km W5°-3°39 mm
HornLower Austria54 km NNE5°-3°19 mm
TullnLower Austria55 km ENE6°-2°24 mm

The Almanac · Melk Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 26 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Melk by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°31 mm7 km/h8 h 45 min✦✦✦
February5°-3°26 mm8 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
March10°1°42 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April16°5°41 mm8 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°79 mm8 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
June24°13°87 mm7 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
July26°14°82 mm7 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
August25°14°80 mm6 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
September20°10°64 mm6 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°44 mm6 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
November8°2°39 mm6 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦✦
December4°-2°34 mm6 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Melk in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Melk in February?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 26 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Melk?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and April.

How long are the days in Melk in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 8 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 21 min in December to 16 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Melk in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Melk in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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