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Tønsberg Weather in February

Tønsberg in February

The short of it: Tønsberg in February averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -3° · rain 46 mm · daylight 9 h 7 min

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

February in Tønsberg brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -3°, with about 46 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 2°, nights near -3°. 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 7 min in mid-February, 136 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 April and July.

Against its neighbours, Tønsberg runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Sem, 5 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Tønsberg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 17 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 7 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SemVestfold5 km WNW2°-3°48 mm
MelsomvikVestfold6 km SW1°-3°47 mm
StokkeVestfold8 km SW2°-3°49 mm
ÅsgårdstrandVestfold10 km NNE2°-3°45 mm
HortenVestfold17 km NNE2°-3°45 mm
TjømeVestfold17 km S2°-2°44 mm
SandefjordVestfold19 km SW2°-3°53 mm
RyggebyenØstfold23 km ENE2°-4°48 mm

The Almanac · Tønsberg Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 2°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Tønsberg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-3°63 mm18 km/h6 h 51 min✦✦
February2°-3°46 mm18 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦
March5°-1°47 mm16 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°3°43 mm15 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°55 mm15 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦
June19°12°71 mm15 km/h18 h 33 min✦✦✦
July22°15°79 mm14 km/h17 h 51 min✦✦✦
August21°14°90 mm14 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
September16°10°93 mm17 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°5°109 mm17 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
November5°2°110 mm18 km/h7 h 31 min✦
December2°-2°73 mm17 km/h6 h 8 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tønsberg in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tønsberg in February?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 2°, nights near -3°. 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 Tønsberg?

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

How long are the days in Tønsberg in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 8 min in December to 18 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Tønsberg in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Tønsberg in February?

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

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