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Zwickau Weather in February

Zwickau in February

The short of it: Zwickau in February averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 57 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 -2° · rain 40 mm · daylight 9 h 57 min

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

Thirty years of records give Zwickau an average February high of 4°, a low of -2° and some 40 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 57 min in mid-February, 92 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, Zwickau runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Werdau, 8 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Zwickau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 57 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WerdauSaxony8 km W4°-2°42 mm
GlauchauSaxony11 km NNE4°-2°41 mm
CrimmitschauSaxony12 km NW4°-2°39 mm
MeeraneSaxony13 km N4°-2°40 mm
Reichenbach/VogtlandSaxony17 km SW4°-2°46 mm
Hohenstein-ErnstthalSaxony18 km ENE3°-3°44 mm
SchneebergSaxony18 km SE3°-3°48 mm
SchmöllnThuringia21 km NNW4°-2°38 mm

The Almanac · Zwickau Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Zwickau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°41 mm14 km/h8 h 25 min✦✦✦
February4°-2°40 mm14 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦
March9°1°52 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April15°5°32 mm12 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°69 mm12 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°61 mm11 km/h16 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°106 mm10 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦
August25°13°77 mm10 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
September20°10°72 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October14°6°58 mm11 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November8°2°60 mm12 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦
December4°-1°44 mm13 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zwickau in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zwickau in February?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Zwickau?

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

How long are the days in Zwickau in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 59 min in December to 16 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Zwickau in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Zwickau in February?

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

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