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Chemnitz Weather in February

Chemnitz in February

The short of it: Chemnitz in February averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -2° · rain 42 mm · daylight 9 h 57 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chemnitz an average February high of 4°, a low of -2° and some 42 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 11th 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. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and June.

Against its neighbours, Chemnitz runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Limbach-Oberfrohna, 12 km to the WNW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Chemnitz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 57 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Limbach-OberfrohnaSaxony12 km WNW3°-2°43 mm
GlauchauSaxony27 km W4°-2°41 mm
Annaberg-BuchholzSaxony29 km S2°-4°55 mm
FreibergSaxony30 km ENE3°-3°55 mm
AueSaxony31 km SSW3°-3°44 mm
MeeraneSaxony33 km W4°-2°40 mm
ZwickauSaxony33 km WSW4°-2°40 mm
DöbelnSaxony34 km NNE4°-2°43 mm

The Almanac · Chemnitz 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 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Chemnitz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°54 mm17 km/h8 h 25 min✦✦
February4°-2°42 mm16 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦
March9°0°51 mm16 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April16°5°33 mm14 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°8°63 mm13 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°64 mm12 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
July26°14°106 mm12 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
August24°13°81 mm12 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦
September19°10°66 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°55 mm13 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November8°3°54 mm15 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦
December4°-1°52 mm16 km/h7 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chemnitz in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chemnitz in February?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Chemnitz?

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

How long are the days in Chemnitz 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 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Chemnitz in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Chemnitz in February?

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

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