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Espoo Weather in February

Espoo in February

The short of it: Espoo in February averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -8° · rain 38 mm · daylight 9 h 0 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Espoo an average February high of -2°, a low of -8° and some 38 mm of rain. Espoo's coldest stretch of the year, -2° by day and -8° by night. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 0 min in mid-February, 143 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Espoo runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Olari, 6 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

February in Espoo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 0 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OlariUusimaa6 km SE-2°-8°38 mm
EspoonlahtiUusimaa6 km S-2°-8°38 mm
LaaksolahtiUusimaa7 km NE-2°-8°38 mm
MatinkyläUusimaa7 km SE-2°-7°37 mm
LeppävaaraUusimaa9 km E-1°-7°37 mm
TapiolaUusimaa9 km ESE-1°-7°36 mm
PitäjänmäkiUusimaa12 km E-1°-7°37 mm
MunkkiniemiUusimaa12 km E-2°-7°37 mm

The Almanac · Espoo 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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Espoo's coldest stretch of the year, -2° by day and -8° by night. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Espoo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°48 mm17 km/h6 h 37 min✦
February-2°-8°38 mm16 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
March2°-5°35 mm15 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
April8°0°33 mm14 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
May15°6°35 mm14 km/h17 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
June19°11°59 mm14 km/h18 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
July22°14°63 mm13 km/h18 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August20°12°70 mm12 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
September15°8°54 mm14 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
October9°4°73 mm15 km/h9 h 57 min✦
November4°0°65 mm17 km/h7 h 19 min✦✦
December1°-4°58 mm17 km/h5 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Espoo in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Espoo in February?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Espoo's coldest stretch of the year, -2° by day and -8° by night. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Espoo?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Espoo in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 51 min in December to 18 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Espoo in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Espoo in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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