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Jena Weather in February

Jena in February

The short of it: Jena in February averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 9 h 56 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 -1° · rain 35 mm · daylight 9 h 56 min

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

Thirty years of records give Jena an average February high of 6°, a low of -1° and some 35 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 35 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 56 min in mid-February, 92 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, Jena runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Wenigenjena, 1 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

February in Jena, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 56 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WenigenjenaThuringia1 km ENE6°-1°35 mm
LobedaThuringia4 km SSE6°-1°36 mm
ApoldaThuringia12 km NNW6°-1°35 mm
WeimarThuringia19 km WNW5°-1°33 mm
PößneckThuringia26 km S5°-2°38 mm
NaumburgSaxony-Anhalt29 km NNE6°-1°31 mm
RudolstadtThuringia29 km SW5°-2°34 mm
LusanThuringia35 km ESE5°-1°31 mm

The Almanac · Jena 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 -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 35 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Jena by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°39 mm13 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦✦
February6°-1°35 mm12 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦
March10°2°45 mm12 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
April16°5°38 mm11 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°61 mm10 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°59 mm10 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°75 mm9 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
August25°13°63 mm9 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°51 mm9 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°46 mm10 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November9°3°47 mm10 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
December5°0°45 mm11 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jena in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jena in February?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 35 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Jena?

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

How long are the days in Jena in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 57 min in December to 16 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Jena in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Jena in February?

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

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