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Cottbus Weather in February

Cottbus in February

The short of it: Cottbus in February averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 9 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 35 mm · daylight 9 h 52 min

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

Thirty years of records give Cottbus an average February high of 5°, a low of -1° and some 35 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 52 min in mid-February, 96 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Cottbus runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Forst, 22 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

February in Cottbus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 52 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ForstBrandenburg22 km E5°-1°44 mm
LubnjowBrandenburg28 km WNW5°-1°39 mm
GubenBrandenburg34 km NE5°-1°43 mm
SenftenbergBrandenburg34 km SW5°-1°42 mm
GubinLubusz35 km NE5°-2°43 mm
WeißwasserSaxony35 km SE5°-2°47 mm
HoyerswerdaSaxony36 km S5°-1°43 mm
LubinBrandenburg36 km WNW5°-1°40 mm

The Almanac · Cottbus 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 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Cottbus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°43 mm13 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°35 mm13 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
March10°1°41 mm13 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April16°5°28 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°53 mm11 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°51 mm12 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
July26°14°84 mm10 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
August26°14°63 mm10 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°50 mm9 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°42 mm10 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
November9°2°43 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦✦
December5°-1°41 mm13 km/h7 h 49 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cottbus in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cottbus in February?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Cottbus?

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

How long are the days in Cottbus in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 49 min in December to 16 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Cottbus in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Cottbus in February?

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

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