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Dresden in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Dresden in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in Dresden in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Dresden in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +5°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 35 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
35 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dresden has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Dresden in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dresden for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in February is +7°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +14°C during the day and a minimum of -9°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +4°C.

Is Dresden warm or cold in February?

Dresden is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +3°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -1°C to -1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Dresden, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Dresden in February

Dresden weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+3°C+5°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-23°C-22°C-16°C
Max. temperature
+17°C+20°C+24°C
Rainfall
43 mm35 mm52 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
83%80%75%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
345
Cloudy days
987
Rainy days
9813
Snowy days
985

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +3°C to +5°C during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 43 mm to 35 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 4.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Dresden in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Dresden is gradually decreasing during February, going from 6 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Dresden based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 46%, leading to total precipitation of around 50 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dresden wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 35 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Dresden based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 4%, for a monthly total of around 2 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Dresden.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Dresden?

This is the weather in Dresden in February 2023:
1 February
🌧️
+6°C
2 February
🌧️
+5°C
3 February
🌧️
+8°C
4 February
🌧️
+5°C
5 February
☀️
+2°C
6 February
☀️
+1°C
7 February
☀️
+1°C
8 February
☀️
+2°C
9 February
☀️
+4°C
10 February
☁️
+4°C
11 February
☁️
+6°C
12 February
🌫️
+8°C
13 February
☁️
+8°C
14 February
☁️
+7°C
15 February
☀️
+11°C
16 February
☀️
+12°C
17 February
🌧️
+13°C
18 February
🌧️
+12°C
19 February
🌧️
+9°C
20 February
☁️
+13°C
21 February
☁️
+12°C
22 February
☁️
+13°C
23 February
☀️
+14°C
24 February
🌧️
+8°C
25 February
🌧️
+4°C
26 February
🌨️
+2°C
27 February
☀️
+3°C
28 February
☀️
+4°C
In February 2023 Dresden had 10 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Dresden climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Dresden in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 467 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 1084 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dresden in February:

Is February a good time to visit Dresden?

It’s always a good time to visit Dresden, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Dresden in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Dresden rainy in February?

Dresden is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Dresden in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dresden in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Germany

Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.

Monthly weather in Dresden

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dresden, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.