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Grimstad Weather in February

Grimstad in February

The short of it: Grimstad in February averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -3° · rain 70 mm · daylight 9 h 14 min

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

February in Grimstad brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -3°, with about 70 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 14 min in mid-February, 130 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Grimstad runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Fevik, 6 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

February in Grimstad, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 33 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 14 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FevikAgder6 km NE2°-3°65 mm
RykeneAgder8 km NNE2°-4°69 mm
JordtveitAgder9 km SSW3°-3°72 mm
HomborsundAgder9 km SSW3°-3°72 mm
LillesandAgder16 km SW3°-3°80 mm
ArendalAgder17 km NE2°-4°67 mm
BirkelandAgder21 km W3°-4°97 mm
TveitAgder30 km WSW3°-3°107 mm

The Almanac · Grimstad 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 3°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Grimstad by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°103 mm18 km/h7 h 4 min✦
February3°-3°70 mm18 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦
March6°-1°64 mm17 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦
April10°2°51 mm16 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
May15°7°64 mm16 km/h16 h 44 min✦✦✦
June19°11°76 mm16 km/h18 h 14 min✦✦✦
July21°13°81 mm15 km/h17 h 36 min✦✦✦
August20°12°106 mm15 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
September16°9°123 mm17 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
October11°6°146 mm17 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
November7°2°139 mm18 km/h7 h 42 min✦
December3°-2°108 mm17 km/h6 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Grimstad in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Grimstad in February?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Grimstad?

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

How long are the days in Grimstad in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 14 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 24 min in December to 18 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Grimstad in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Grimstad in February?

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

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