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Rättvik Weather in February

Rättvik in February

The short of it: Rättvik in February averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 55 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 -1° · low -9° · rain 29 mm · daylight 8 h 55 min

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

February in Rättvik brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -9°, with about 29 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 55 min in mid-February, 149 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Rättvik runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Backa, 4 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Rättvik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 55 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BackaDalarna4 km NNW-1°-9°30 mm
VikarbynDalarna6 km WNW-1°-9°31 mm
TällbergDalarna10 km SW-1°-9°30 mm
BodaDalarna15 km NNE-1°-9°33 mm
SiljansnäsDalarna18 km SW-1°-9°28 mm
LeksandDalarna18 km SSW-1°-9°27 mm
SågmyraDalarna21 km SSE-1°-9°31 mm
SmedbyDalarna21 km S-1°-9°28 mm

The Almanac · Rättvik 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 -1°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Rättvik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°38 mm10 km/h6 h 26 min✦✦
February-1°-9°29 mm10 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
March3°-5°29 mm10 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April9°-1°33 mm10 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
May15°4°52 mm10 km/h17 h 20 min✦✦✦
June19°8°75 mm10 km/h19 h 10 min✦✦✦
July22°11°79 mm9 km/h18 h 22 min✦✦✦
August20°10°79 mm8 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
September15°6°47 mm9 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
October8°2°61 mm9 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
November3°-2°53 mm9 km/h7 h 10 min✦✦
December0°-6°44 mm10 km/h5 h 37 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rättvik in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rättvik in February?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Rättvik?

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

How long are the days in Rättvik in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 37 min in December to 19 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Rättvik in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Rättvik in February?

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

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