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Hel Weather in February

Hel in February

The short of it: Hel in February averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 9 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -2° · rain 33 mm · daylight 9 h 37 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hel an average February high of 3°, a low of -2° and some 33 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 37 min in mid-February, 108 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 May and August.

Against its neighbours, Hel runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Gdynia, 20 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Hel, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 10 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 37 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GdyniaPomerania20 km WSW3°-2°33 mm
SopotPomerania24 km SW3°-2°32 mm
Nowy PortPomerania24 km SSW3°-2°31 mm
Brzeźno GdańskiePomerania25 km SSW3°-2°31 mm
Żabianka-Wejhera-Jelitkowo-TysiącleciaPomerania25 km SW3°-2°32 mm
Przymorze WielkiePomerania25 km SSW3°-2°31 mm
Wielki KackPomerania25 km SW3°-2°35 mm
Przymorze MałePomerania26 km SW3°-2°32 mm

The Almanac · Hel 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 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hel by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°43 mm18 km/h7 h 49 min✦✦✦
February3°-2°33 mm18 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦✦
March6°0°30 mm17 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April11°3°28 mm15 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May16°8°44 mm14 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°12°60 mm15 km/h17 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July22°14°79 mm14 km/h16 h 44 min✦✦✦
August22°14°68 mm14 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September18°11°63 mm14 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
October13°7°62 mm16 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦
November8°3°52 mm17 km/h8 h 20 min✦✦
December4°0°52 mm17 km/h7 h 17 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hel in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hel in February?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Hel?

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

How long are the days in Hel in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 37 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 17 min in December to 17 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Hel in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Hel in February?

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

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