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Aachen Weather in February

Aachen in February

The short of it: Aachen in February averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low 1° · rain 75 mm · daylight 9 h 57 min

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

February in Aachen brings afternoons near 7° and nights around 1°, with about 75 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 57 min in mid-February, 92 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and August.

Against its neighbours, Aachen runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Kerkrade, 10 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

February in Aachen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 57 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KerkradeLimburg10 km N7°1°69 mm
StolbergNorth Rhine-Westphalia10 km E6°1°76 mm
HerzogenrathNorth Rhine-Westphalia10 km N7°1°68 mm
AlsdorfNorth Rhine-Westphalia12 km NNE7°1°65 mm
HeerlenLimburg14 km NNW7°1°63 mm
EschweilerNorth Rhine-Westphalia14 km ENE7°1°67 mm
VerviersWallonia26 km SW6°0°76 mm
MaastrichtLimburg29 km WNW7°1°58 mm

The Almanac · Aachen 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 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Aachen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°75 mm15 km/h8 h 25 min✦
February7°1°75 mm15 km/h9 h 57 min✦
March11°3°68 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°6°50 mm12 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦
May19°9°60 mm12 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°74 mm11 km/h16 h 28 min✦✦✦
July23°14°90 mm11 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦
August23°14°80 mm11 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
September19°11°75 mm11 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October15°8°69 mm13 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November10°4°71 mm13 km/h8 h 51 min✦
December6°2°89 mm15 km/h7 h 58 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Aachen in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Aachen in February?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Aachen?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and August.

How long are the days in Aachen in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 58 min in December to 16 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Aachen in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Aachen in February?

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

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