If you plan to visit Groningen in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +5°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 40 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-16°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Groningen has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Groningen in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Groningen for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +13°C during the day to a minimum of -6°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +9°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +9°C.
Is Groningen warm or cold in February?
Groningen is typically cool in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +5°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from 0°C to 0°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Groningen, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Groningen in February
Groningen weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+5°C
+5°C
+9°C
Min. temperature
-19°C
-16°C
-20°C
Max. temperature
+15°C
+18°C
+23°C
Rainfall
54 mm
40 mm
50 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
88%
85%
82%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
3
Cloudy days
11
12
10
Rainy days
13
10
15
Snowy days
5
4
3
February often has better weather than January.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +5°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 54 mm to 40 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 1 to 2.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Groningen in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Groningen is gradually decreasing during February, going from 8 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Groningen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 40 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 12 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:
Groningen wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Groningen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
February is one of the snowiest months in Groningen.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Groningen?
This is the weather in Groningen in February 2023:
1 February
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+8°C
2 February
🌧️
+9°C
3 February
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+10°C
4 February
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+8°C
5 February
🌧️
+9°C
6 February
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+8°C
7 February
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+5°C
8 February
☁️
+6°C
9 February
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+5°C
10 February
☁️
+8°C
11 February
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+11°C
12 February
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+10°C
13 February
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+9°C
14 February
🌫️
+12°C
15 February
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+12°C
16 February
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+10°C
17 February
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+13°C
18 February
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+12°C
19 February
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+9°C
20 February
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+11°C
21 February
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+11°C
22 February
🌫️
+10°C
23 February
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+9°C
24 February
🌧️
+9°C
25 February
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+7°C
26 February
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+7°C
27 February
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+8°C
28 February
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+9°C
In February 2023 Groningen had 3 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Groningen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Groningen in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 436 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1200 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Groningen in February:
Is February a good time to visit Groningen?
It’s always a good time to visit Groningen, 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 Groningen in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Groningen rainy in February?
Groningen is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Groningen in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Groningen in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Netherlands
Check out the weather for other cities in Netherlands.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Groningen, 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.