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Vantaa Weather in February

Vantaa in February

The short of it: Vantaa in February averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °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

February in Vantaa brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -8°, with about 38 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Vantaa: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -8°. 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, 144 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, Vantaa runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Suutarila, 2 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Vantaa, 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
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 0 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SuutarilaUusimaa2 km SW-1°-8°38 mm
SuurmetsäUusimaa3 km SSE-2°-8°38 mm
HakunilaUusimaa4 km ESE-2°-8°38 mm
TapaninkyläUusimaa4 km SW-1°-8°38 mm
KontulaUusimaa7 km SSE-2°-8°38 mm
MellunkyläUusimaa7 km SSE-2°-8°38 mm
ViikkiUusimaa8 km S-2°-7°38 mm
MyllypuroUusimaa8 km S-2°-8°38 mm

The Almanac · Vantaa 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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The dead of winter in Vantaa: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -8°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vantaa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-7°48 mm15 km/h6 h 35 min✦
February-2°-8°38 mm14 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
March2°-5°36 mm14 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦
April9°0°34 mm13 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
May16°5°37 mm13 km/h17 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°62 mm13 km/h18 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°66 mm12 km/h18 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
August21°12°69 mm11 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
September16°7°57 mm13 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
October9°3°76 mm14 km/h9 h 56 min✦
November4°-1°68 mm15 km/h7 h 18 min✦✦
December1°-4°58 mm15 km/h5 h 49 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vantaa in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vantaa in February?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Vantaa: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -8°. 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 Vantaa?

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

How long are the days in Vantaa in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 49 min in December to 18 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Vantaa in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Vantaa in February?

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

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