The Frontier Gazette & Almanack
“Fair Warning for Every Town Under the Sky” · Est. 1881
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Van Weather in February

Van in February

The short of it: Van in February averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 10 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -7° · rain 42 mm · daylight 10 h 42 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & June

February in Van brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -7°, with about 42 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 2°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 42 min in mid-February, 57 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Van runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Edremit, 14 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Van, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 42 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EdremitVan14 km SW3°-5°40 mm
GevaşVan33 km SW2°-5°54 mm
KavuştukBitlis45 km NW2°-6°45 mm
BilgiVan46 km SSW0°-8°60 mm
AkçıraBitlis47 km NNW1°-6°43 mm
AydınocakVan48 km WSW1°-7°65 mm
KarşıyakaBitlis51 km NW2°-6°50 mm
YoldöndüVan52 km WSW1°-7°67 mm

The Almanac · Van 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 -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Van by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-9°47 mm5 km/h9 h 45 min✦
February2°-7°42 mm5 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
March8°-2°63 mm7 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April14°4°64 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
May20°8°54 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
June26°12°17 mm8 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°16°4.0 mm8 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
August31°15°4.0 mm8 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
September25°10°13 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°5°44 mm6 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
November10°-1°51 mm5 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
December3°-5°49 mm4 km/h9 h 29 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Van in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Van in February?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 2°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Van?

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

How long are the days in Van in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 29 min in December to 14 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Van in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Van in February?

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

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