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Oberstdorf Weather in February

Oberstdorf in February

The short of it: Oberstdorf in February averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -5° · rain 106 mm · daylight 10 h 11 min

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

February in Oberstdorf brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -5°, with about 106 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 11 min in mid-February, 80 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Oberstdorf runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Sonthofen, 12 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

February in Oberstdorf, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 11 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SonthofenBavaria12 km N5°-5°102 mm
Immenstadt im AllgäuBavaria18 km NNW5°-4°102 mm
Kempten (Allgäu)Bavaria36 km N5°-4°77 mm
IsnyBaden-Wurttemberg37 km NNW4°-3°98 mm
FüssenBavaria37 km ENE5°-4°65 mm
LindenbergBavaria37 km NW4°-3°93 mm
ImstTyrol39 km ESE6°-4°50 mm
DornbirnVorarlberg40 km W5°-2°75 mm

The Almanac · Oberstdorf 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 -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Oberstdorf by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-6°113 mm6 km/h8 h 51 min✦
February5°-5°106 mm6 km/h10 h 11 min✦
March9°-2°121 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April13°2°100 mm7 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦
May18°6°160 mm8 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
June21°10°187 mm7 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦
July22°11°205 mm7 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
August22°11°194 mm6 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September18°8°145 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October14°4°118 mm6 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November8°0°120 mm6 km/h9 h 14 min✦
December4°-4°123 mm6 km/h8 h 28 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oberstdorf in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oberstdorf in February?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Oberstdorf?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Oberstdorf in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 11 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 28 min in December to 15 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Oberstdorf in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Oberstdorf in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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