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Kassel Weather in February

Kassel in February

The short of it: Kassel in February averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 54 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 41 mm · daylight 9 h 54 min

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

February in Kassel brings afternoons near 6° and nights around -1°, with about 41 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 54 min in mid-February, 94 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, Kassel runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Vellmar, 5 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Kassel, 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
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 54 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VellmarHesse5 km NNW5°-1°46 mm
BaunatalHesse10 km SW5°-1°49 mm
Hannoversch MündenLower Saxony15 km NE5°-1°54 mm
HofgeismarHesse21 km NNW5°-1°47 mm
WitzenhausenHesse25 km E5°-1°50 mm
WarburgNorth Rhine-Westphalia31 km NW5°-1°51 mm
HombergHesse33 km SSW5°-1°41 mm
Bad WildungenHesse34 km SW5°-2°53 mm

The Almanac · Kassel 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 41 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kassel by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°53 mm13 km/h8 h 20 min✦✦
February6°-1°41 mm11 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
March10°2°44 mm11 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
April16°4°38 mm10 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°59 mm10 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°64 mm9 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°74 mm9 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
August24°13°59 mm9 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
September19°9°56 mm9 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°56 mm10 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦
November8°3°53 mm10 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦
December5°0°60 mm11 km/h7 h 53 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kassel in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kassel in February?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Kassel?

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

How long are the days in Kassel in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 53 min in December to 16 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Kassel in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Kassel in February?

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

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