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Kiel Weather in February

Kiel in February

The short of it: Kiel in February averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 51 mm · daylight 9 h 39 min

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

February in Kiel brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 0°, with about 51 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 39 min in mid-February, 107 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Kiel runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Kronshagen, 4 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Kiel, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 20 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 39 min
Average wind
22 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KronshagenSchleswig-Holstein4 km WNW5°0°52 mm
ElmschenhagenSchleswig-Holstein5 km SE5°-1°53 mm
AltenholzSchleswig-Holstein9 km N5°0°50 mm
PreetzSchleswig-Holstein13 km SE5°-1°52 mm
EckernfördeSchleswig-Holstein25 km NW4°0°66 mm
PlönSchleswig-Holstein26 km SE5°0°52 mm
TungendorfSchleswig-Holstein26 km SSW5°0°60 mm
Brachenfeld-RuthenbergSchleswig-Holstein29 km SSW5°0°60 mm

The Almanac · Kiel Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kiel by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°71 mm22 km/h7 h 52 min✦
February5°0°51 mm22 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦
March8°1°54 mm20 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April13°4°39 mm18 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°52 mm17 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
June20°11°69 mm18 km/h17 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°83 mm17 km/h16 h 41 min✦✦✦
August22°13°79 mm16 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
September18°10°68 mm17 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
October13°7°77 mm19 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
November8°3°65 mm20 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦
December5°1°76 mm21 km/h7 h 20 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kiel in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kiel in February?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Kiel?

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

How long are the days in Kiel in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 20 min in December to 17 h 11 min in June.

Does it snow in Kiel in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Kiel in February?

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

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