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Dessau Weather in February

Dessau in February

The short of it: Dessau in February averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 9 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 33 mm · daylight 9 h 52 min

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

February in Dessau brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -1°, with about 33 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 33 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Dessau runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Zerbst, 18 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Dessau, 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
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 52 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZerbstSaxony-Anhalt18 km NW5°-1°34 mm
WolfenSaxony-Anhalt20 km S5°-1°32 mm
KöthenSaxony-Anhalt21 km WSW5°-1°31 mm
Bitterfeld-WolfenSaxony-Anhalt25 km SSE5°-1°31 mm
WittenbergSaxony-Anhalt28 km E5°-2°36 mm
BernburgSaxony-Anhalt35 km W5°-1°26 mm
DelitzschSaxony35 km S5°-1°31 mm
SchönebeckSaxony-Anhalt40 km WNW5°-1°29 mm

The Almanac · Dessau 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 33 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dessau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°45 mm15 km/h8 h 16 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°33 mm15 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
March9°1°40 mm15 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April15°5°27 mm13 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
May19°9°56 mm12 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°43 mm12 km/h16 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°14°88 mm11 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦
August25°13°53 mm11 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°54 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°38 mm12 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°44 mm13 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦✦
December5°-1°41 mm14 km/h7 h 48 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dessau in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dessau in February?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Dessau?

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

How long are the days in Dessau in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 48 min in December to 16 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Dessau in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Dessau in February?

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

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