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Wetzlar Weather in February

Wetzlar in February

The short of it: Wetzlar in February averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -1° · rain 46 mm · daylight 9 h 58 min

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

Thirty years of records give Wetzlar an average February high of 6°, a low of -1° and some 46 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Wetzlar runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Gießen, 12 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

February in Wetzlar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 58 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GießenHesse12 km ENE6°-1°42 mm
ButzbachHesse18 km SE6°-1°45 mm
DillenburgHesse25 km NW5°-2°67 mm
Bad NauheimHesse27 km SE6°-1°45 mm
FriedbergHesse31 km SE6°-1°44 mm
Marburg an der LahnHesse33 km NE5°-1°48 mm
FriedrichsdorfHesse36 km SSE6°0°46 mm
Limburg an der LahnHesse38 km WSW6°-1°48 mm

The Almanac · Wetzlar 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 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wetzlar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°54 mm12 km/h8 h 27 min✦✦
February6°-1°46 mm12 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
March11°2°47 mm12 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°5°41 mm10 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°56 mm10 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°58 mm10 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°70 mm10 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
August25°13°53 mm9 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°53 mm9 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°58 mm10 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
November8°3°56 mm10 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦
December5°0°69 mm11 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wetzlar in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wetzlar in February?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Wetzlar?

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

How long are the days in Wetzlar in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 0 min in December to 16 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Wetzlar in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Wetzlar in February?

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

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