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Benasque Weather in February

Benasque in February

The short of it: Benasque in February averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -3° · rain 81 mm · daylight 10 h 29 min

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

February in Benasque brings afternoons near 6° and nights around -3°, with about 81 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 29 min in mid-February, 67 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Benasque runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Bagnères-de-Luchon, 21 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Benasque, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 29 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bagnères-de-LuchonOccitanie21 km NNE7°-1°83 mm
VielhaCatalonia25 km ENE4°-4°91 mm
el Pont de SuertCatalonia28 km SE9°-1°58 mm
GrausAragon49 km SSW12°3°30 mm
Gourdan-PolignanOccitanie52 km N11°2°85 mm
MontréjeauOccitanie54 km N11°1°86 mm
CampanOccitanie54 km NNW9°0°85 mm
SortCatalonia54 km ESE9°-1°51 mm

The Almanac · Benasque 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 -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Benasque by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-4°86 mm16 km/h9 h 23 min✦
February6°-3°81 mm18 km/h10 h 29 min✦
March9°-1°91 mm17 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April12°1°96 mm17 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦
May16°4°104 mm16 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦
June20°8°86 mm14 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
July24°10°57 mm14 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
August25°11°65 mm15 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September20°8°82 mm14 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October15°5°109 mm15 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦
November8°0°133 mm16 km/h9 h 41 min✦
December6°-2°88 mm16 km/h9 h 4 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Benasque in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Benasque in February?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Benasque?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Benasque in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 29 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 4 min in December to 15 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Benasque in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Benasque in February?

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

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