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Plauen Weather in February

Plauen in February

The short of it: Plauen in February averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -3 °C (28 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -3° · rain 42 mm · daylight 9 h 58 min

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

February in Plauen brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -3°, with about 42 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 58 min in mid-February, 91 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Plauen runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Oelsnitz, 9 km to the SSE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Plauen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 58 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OelsnitzSaxony9 km SSE3°-3°43 mm
Reichenbach/VogtlandSaxony18 km NE4°-2°46 mm
GreizThuringia18 km NNE4°-2°38 mm
AuerbachSaxony19 km E3°-3°55 mm
Zeulenroda-TriebesThuringia20 km NNW4°-2°41 mm
ZeulenrodaThuringia20 km NNW4°-2°41 mm
HofBavaria26 km SW3°-3°52 mm
AšCarlsbad Region31 km S2°-4°53 mm

The Almanac · Plauen 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 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Plauen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°47 mm14 km/h8 h 27 min✦✦
February4°-3°42 mm14 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦✦
March8°0°51 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April14°3°34 mm12 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May19°7°59 mm12 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°66 mm10 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July24°12°94 mm10 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦
August24°12°73 mm10 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
September19°8°64 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October13°5°57 mm11 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
November7°2°55 mm12 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦
December3°-1°52 mm13 km/h8 h 1 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Plauen in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Plauen in February?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -3 °C (28 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Plauen?

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

How long are the days in Plauen in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 1 min in December to 16 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Plauen in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Plauen in February?

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

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