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Erlangen Weather in February

Erlangen in February

The short of it: Erlangen in February averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 10 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 49 mm · daylight 10 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Erlangen an average February high of 5°, a low of -3° and some 49 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 2 min in mid-February, 87 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and May.

Against its neighbours, Erlangen runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Herzogenaurach, 9 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Erlangen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 2 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HerzogenaurachBavaria9 km WSW5°-3°48 mm
FürthBavaria13 km S6°-3°43 mm
ForchheimBavaria15 km NNE6°-2°46 mm
NurembergBavaria16 km SSE6°-3°40 mm
ZirndorfBavaria17 km SSW5°-3°44 mm
CadolzburgBavaria19 km SW5°-3°46 mm
LangenzennBavaria19 km SW5°-3°47 mm
Höchstadt an der AischBavaria19 km NW5°-2°47 mm

The Almanac · Erlangen 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 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Erlangen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-3°61 mm10 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦
February5°-3°49 mm10 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
March10°0°60 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April16°3°40 mm9 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°64 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June24°11°73 mm8 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦
July25°13°82 mm8 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦
August25°12°60 mm8 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
September20°8°66 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October14°4°68 mm8 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦
November8°1°60 mm8 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦
December4°-1°70 mm9 km/h8 h 9 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Erlangen in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Erlangen in February?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Erlangen?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and May.

How long are the days in Erlangen in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 9 min in December to 16 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Erlangen in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Erlangen in February?

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

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