Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
43°Ftypical February high
Typical range
February climate
February in Essen
Germany · Europe
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
43°F
Lows around 34°F
Precipitation
12 days/mo
Sun
5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
43%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5.1 hFebruary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryFebruary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In February, afternoons feel about 35° and nights feel near 28°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%February Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy February days can feel brisker in open spots.
10 mphFebruary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical February day
February late afternoons are around 43°F, easing to about 40°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning40°F
Rain24%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday43°F
Rain26%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon43°F
Rain24%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening40°F
Rain24%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 34 | 3.1 | 14 | 3.7 | 86 |
| Feb | 43 | 34 | 2.5 | 12 | 5.1 | 82 |
| Mar | 50 | 38 | 2.6 | 13 | 7.0 | 76 |
| Apr | 58 | 42 | 2.0 | 11 | 9.7 | 70 |
| May | 65 | 49 | 2.5 | 12 | 10.5 | 71 |
| Jun | 70 | 54 | 2.8 | 12 | 10.7 | 71 |
| Jul | 74 | 58 | 3.2 | 14 | 11.0 | 73 |
| Aug | 74 | 58 | 3.2 | 13 | 10.2 | 74 |
| Sep | 67 | 52 | 2.7 | 11 | 8.0 | 79 |
| Oct | 58 | 46 | 2.8 | 12 | 5.9 | 84 |
| Nov | 49 | 40 | 2.8 | 13 | 4.1 | 87 |
| Dec | 43 | 35 | 3.3 | 14 | 3.1 | 87 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology