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Barcelonnette Weather in February

Barcelonnette in February

The short of it: Barcelonnette in February averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 10 h 23 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 5° · low -4° · rain 64 mm · daylight 10 h 23 min

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

February in Barcelonnette brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -4°, with about 64 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 23 min in mid-February, 71 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Barcelonnette runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Digne-les-Bains, 47 km to the SW, is 6° warmer by day.

February in Barcelonnette, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 13 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 23 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Digne-les-BainsProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur47 km SW11°0°46 mm
GapProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur49 km WNW9°-2°53 mm
BriançonProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur57 km N4°-5°72 mm
SisteronProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur60 km WSW11°1°40 mm
Borgo San DalmazzoPiedmont67 km E9°1°47 mm
CuneoPiedmont71 km E9°1°45 mm
SaluzzoPiedmont73 km ENE10°1°41 mm
PineroloPiedmont77 km NE10°0°40 mm

The Almanac · Barcelonnette 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 -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Barcelonnette by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-4°77 mm9 km/h9 h 12 min✦
February5°-4°64 mm9 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
March9°-1°68 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
April12°2°79 mm11 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
May17°6°82 mm10 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June20°9°69 mm9 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July23°11°43 mm9 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°12°52 mm9 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
September19°8°85 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°119 mm8 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November8°0°149 mm9 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December5°-3°96 mm9 km/h8 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barcelonnette in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barcelonnette in February?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Barcelonnette?

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

How long are the days in Barcelonnette in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 51 min in December to 15 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Barcelonnette in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Barcelonnette in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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