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Dresden Weather in February

Dresden in February

The short of it: Dresden in February averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 9 h 55 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 6° · low -1° · rain 36 mm · daylight 9 h 55 min

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

February in Dresden brings afternoons near 6° and nights around -1°, with about 36 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 55 min in mid-February, 93 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, Dresden runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Äußere Neustadt, 2 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

February in Dresden, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 55 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Äußere NeustadtSaxony2 km NNE6°-1°36 mm
LöbtauSaxony3 km WSW6°-1°35 mm
MicktenSaxony4 km NNW6°-1°36 mm
BlasewitzSaxony4 km E5°-1°39 mm
LoschwitzSaxony5 km E5°-1°39 mm
GorbitzSaxony5 km W5°-1°38 mm
KlotzscheSaxony7 km NNE5°-1°38 mm
LeubenSaxony7 km SE6°-1°37 mm

The Almanac · Dresden 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 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dresden by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°46 mm13 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦
February6°-1°36 mm13 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
March10°2°46 mm13 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April16°6°34 mm12 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°10°56 mm12 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°64 mm11 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°90 mm10 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦
August26°15°76 mm10 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
September21°11°54 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°48 mm10 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦
November9°3°48 mm11 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦
December5°0°47 mm12 km/h7 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dresden in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dresden in February?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Dresden?

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

How long are the days in Dresden in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 56 min in December to 16 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Dresden in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Dresden in February?

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

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