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Idstein Weather in February

Idstein in February

The short of it: Idstein in February averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 50 mm · daylight 9 h 59 min

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

Thirty years of records give Idstein an average February high of 5°, a low of -1° and some 50 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 59 min in mid-February, 90 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Idstein runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Taunusstein, 11 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Idstein, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 59 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TaunussteinHesse11 km SW5°-1°54 mm
WiesbadenHesse15 km S6°0°45 mm
KelkheimHesse16 km SE6°-1°48 mm
DotzheimHesse17 km SSW6°0°41 mm
Hofheim am TaunusHesse19 km SE6°0°45 mm
BiebrichHesse20 km S7°0°37 mm
OberurselHesse22 km E6°0°48 mm
HattersheimHesse23 km SE7°0°40 mm

The Almanac · Idstein 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 -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Idstein by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°58 mm13 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
February5°-1°50 mm13 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
March10°2°51 mm13 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April15°5°45 mm11 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°59 mm11 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°64 mm10 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°75 mm10 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦
August24°13°53 mm9 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
September19°10°56 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October13°6°63 mm11 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November8°3°60 mm11 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
December5°0°74 mm12 km/h8 h 4 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Idstein in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Idstein in February?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Idstein?

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

How long are the days in Idstein in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 4 min in December to 16 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Idstein in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Idstein in February?

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

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