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Gap Weather in February

Gap in February

The short of it: Gap in February averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -2° · rain 53 mm · daylight 10 h 22 min

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

February in Gap brings afternoons near 9° and nights around -2°, with about 53 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 9°, nights near -2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 22 min in mid-February, 72 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Gap runs about middling and about as wet in February. Veynes, 20 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Gap, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 22 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VeynesProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur20 km W9°-2°52 mm
EmbrunProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur33 km E8°-3°54 mm
Laragne-MontéglinProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur34 km SW10°0°45 mm
SisteronProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur42 km SSW11°1°40 mm
La MureAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes44 km NNW7°-3°64 mm
BarcelonnetteProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur49 km ESE5°-4°64 mm
Digne-les-BainsProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur53 km SSE11°0°46 mm
Le Bourg-d'OisansAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes55 km N5°-4°68 mm

The Almanac · Gap 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 9°, nights near -2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Gap by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-2°65 mm10 km/h9 h 11 min✦✦
February9°-2°53 mm10 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦
March13°1°63 mm11 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
April16°4°61 mm12 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
May20°8°67 mm11 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
June24°11°63 mm11 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
July28°13°40 mm11 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°13°54 mm10 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
September22°10°73 mm10 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October17°6°94 mm10 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦
November11°2°144 mm10 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
December8°-1°81 mm10 km/h8 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gap in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gap in February?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 9°, nights near -2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Gap?

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

How long are the days in Gap in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 50 min in December to 15 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Gap in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Gap in February?

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

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