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Åre Weather in February

Åre in February

The short of it: Åre in February averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -10 °C (15 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -10° · rain 46 mm · daylight 8 h 32 min

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

Thirty years of records give Åre an average February high of -2°, a low of -10° and some 46 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 32 min in mid-February, 175 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and July.

Against its neighbours, Åre runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Björnänge, 3 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Åre, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 32 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BjörnängeJämtland3 km ESE-2°-10°46 mm
DuvedJämtland11 km W-2°-9°48 mm
UndersåkerJämtland12 km SE-1°-10°38 mm
JärpenJämtland20 km ESE-1°-10°38 mm
MörsilJämtland31 km ESE-1°-10°36 mm
VallaJämtland39 km ENE-2°-10°41 mm
NäldenJämtland59 km E-2°-9°28 mm
MeråkerTrøndelag67 km W0°-6°82 mm

The Almanac · Åre 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 -2°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Åre by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°55 mm13 km/h5 h 37 min✦
February-2°-10°46 mm12 km/h8 h 32 min✦
March1°-8°47 mm13 km/h11 h 30 min✦
April5°-3°33 mm11 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
May10°1°41 mm12 km/h18 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
June15°5°72 mm12 km/h20 h 29 min✦✦
July18°8°88 mm10 km/h19 h 22 min✦✦✦
August16°7°72 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
September12°4°57 mm12 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
October5°-1°57 mm12 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
November1°-5°51 mm11 km/h6 h 30 min✦✦
December-1°-8°51 mm11 km/h4 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Åre in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Åre in February?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -10 °C (15 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Åre?

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

How long are the days in Åre in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 4 h 35 min in December to 20 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Åre in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Åre in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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