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Västerås Weather in February

Västerås in February

The short of it: Västerås in February averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 5 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 1° · low -5° · rain 25 mm · daylight 9 h 5 min

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

February in Västerås brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -5°, with about 25 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 25 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 5 min in mid-February, 139 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, Västerås runs about middling and drier than most in February. Skultuna, 14 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Västerås, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 5 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SkultunaVästmanland14 km NW1°-6°30 mm
HallstahammarVästmanland18 km W1°-6°29 mm
SurahammarVästmanland21 km WNW0°-6°33 mm
TorshällaSödermanland23 km SSW1°-5°27 mm
HällbybrunnSödermanland26 km SSW1°-5°28 mm
EskilstunaSödermanland28 km S1°-5°29 mm
EnköpingUppsala30 km E1°-5°27 mm
KöpingVästmanland34 km WSW1°-6°31 mm

The Almanac · Västerås 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 1°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 25 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Västerås by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°30 mm12 km/h6 h 46 min✦✦✦
February1°-5°25 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦✦
March5°-2°27 mm11 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April11°1°27 mm11 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May17°6°39 mm11 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°10°67 mm10 km/h18 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°74 mm9 km/h17 h 57 min✦✦✦
August22°12°66 mm9 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September16°8°47 mm9 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
October10°4°54 mm10 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
November5°1°49 mm10 km/h7 h 27 min✦✦
December2°-3°42 mm10 km/h6 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Västerås in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Västerås in February?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 25 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Västerås?

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

How long are the days in Västerås in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 5 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 2 min in December to 18 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Västerås in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Västerås in February?

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

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