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Challans Weather in February

Challans in February

The short of it: Challans in February averages a high of 11 °C (51 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 10 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 4° · rain 65 mm · daylight 10 h 14 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Challans an average February high of 11°, a low of 4° and some 65 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 11°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 14 min in mid-February, 78 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Challans runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, 15 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Challans, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 18 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 14 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-Hilaire-de-RiezPays de la Loire15 km SSW11°4°65 mm
Saint-Jean-de-MontsPays de la Loire15 km WSW10°4°66 mm
MachecoulPays de la Loire17 km NNE11°3°66 mm
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-ViePays de la Loire17 km SSW11°4°65 mm
AizenayPays de la Loire24 km ESE10°3°66 mm
Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-LieuPays de la Loire28 km NE10°3°67 mm
Le Poiré-sur-ViePays de la Loire29 km ESE10°3°66 mm
PornicPays de la Loire34 km NNW10°4°67 mm

The Almanac · Challans Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 11°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Challans by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°4°83 mm17 km/h8 h 55 min✦
February11°4°65 mm17 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦
March14°6°55 mm17 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April16°7°58 mm16 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
May20°11°48 mm16 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June23°13°41 mm15 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°15°44 mm15 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°15°45 mm14 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°12°60 mm14 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October18°11°90 mm15 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦
November13°7°104 mm16 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦
December11°5°95 mm17 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Challans in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Challans in February?

Days average 11 °C (51 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 11°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Challans?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Challans in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 14 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 33 min in December to 15 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Challans in February?

Hardly — February nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Challans in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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