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Potsdam Weather in February

Potsdam in February

The short of it: Potsdam in February averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 9 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 36 mm · daylight 9 h 49 min

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

February in Potsdam brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -1°, with about 36 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 49 min in mid-February, 98 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Potsdam runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Zehlendorf, 13 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

February in Potsdam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 49 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZehlendorfState of Berlin13 km ENE5°-1°37 mm
WilhelmstadtState of Berlin16 km NNE5°-1°36 mm
StaakenState of Berlin16 km NNE5°-1°35 mm
LichterfeldeState of Berlin17 km ENE5°-1°37 mm
FalkenseeBrandenburg18 km N5°-1°34 mm
Falkenhagener FeldState of Berlin18 km NNE5°-1°35 mm
SteglitzState of Berlin19 km ENE5°-1°37 mm
SpandauState of Berlin19 km NNE5°-1°35 mm

The Almanac · Potsdam 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 -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Potsdam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°46 mm16 km/h8 h 11 min✦✦
February5°-1°36 mm15 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦
March9°1°41 mm15 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April16°5°29 mm13 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°51 mm13 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°56 mm12 km/h16 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°69 mm12 km/h16 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
August25°14°54 mm12 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°45 mm12 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°6°40 mm13 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°39 mm14 km/h8 h 39 min✦✦✦
December4°0°47 mm15 km/h7 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Potsdam in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Potsdam in February?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Potsdam?

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

How long are the days in Potsdam in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 42 min in December to 16 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Potsdam in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Potsdam in February?

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

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