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Hildesheim Weather in February

Hildesheim in February

The short of it: Hildesheim in February averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 50 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 6° · low 0° · rain 45 mm · daylight 9 h 50 min

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

February in Hildesheim brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 0°, with about 45 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 50 min in mid-February, 97 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, Hildesheim runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Sarstedt, 11 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Hildesheim, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 14 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 50 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SarstedtLower Saxony11 km NW6°0°43 mm
SehndeLower Saxony18 km N6°-1°44 mm
AlfeldLower Saxony21 km SSW5°-1°50 mm
LaatzenLower Saxony21 km NNW6°0°45 mm
BemerodeLower Saxony24 km NNW6°0°45 mm
HemmingenLower Saxony24 km NW6°0°44 mm
LehrteLower Saxony25 km N6°-1°44 mm
PeineLower Saxony27 km NE6°0°43 mm

The Almanac · Hildesheim 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 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hildesheim by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°59 mm16 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦
February6°0°45 mm14 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦✦
March10°2°52 mm13 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April15°5°41 mm13 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°56 mm12 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°66 mm10 km/h16 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°79 mm10 km/h16 h 17 min✦✦✦
August24°13°67 mm10 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
September19°10°56 mm10 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°58 mm12 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦
November9°4°52 mm13 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦
December6°1°60 mm14 km/h7 h 44 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hildesheim in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hildesheim in February?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Hildesheim?

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

How long are the days in Hildesheim in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 50 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 44 min in December to 16 h 44 min in June.

Does it snow in Hildesheim in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Hildesheim in February?

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

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