February could be a good time to visit Dortmund, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +41°F, and there are typically 4 sunny days in February. However, expect about 11 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 59 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dortmund has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Dortmund in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dortmund for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in February is +46°F with a maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +27°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +41°F.
Is Dortmund warm or cold in February?
Dortmund is typically chill in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +39°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +32°F to +32°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Dortmund, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Dortmund in February
Dortmund weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+39°F
+41°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
-4°F
+3°F
+3°F
Max. temperature
+61°F
+68°F
+77°F
Rainfall
75 mm
59 mm
74 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
84%
80%
76%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
5
Cloudy days
9
8
7
Rainy days
13
11
16
Snowy days
6
6
4
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +39°F to +41°F during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 75 mm to 59 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 80%.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 3 to 4.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Dortmund in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 Dortmund is gradually decreasing during February, going from 7 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Dortmund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 64 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dortmund wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Dortmund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
February is one of the snowiest months in Dortmund.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Dortmund?
This is the weather in Dortmund in February 2023:
1 February
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+44°F
2 February
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+46°F
3 February
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+49°F
4 February
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+46°F
5 February
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+43°F
6 February
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+40°F
7 February
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+40°F
8 February
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+45°F
9 February
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+42°F
10 February
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+44°F
11 February
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+46°F
12 February
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+49°F
13 February
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+53°F
14 February
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+58°F
15 February
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+59°F
16 February
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+51°F
17 February
🌧️
+56°F
18 February
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+50°F
19 February
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+50°F
20 February
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+46°F
21 February
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+49°F
22 February
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+60°F
23 February
🌧️
+48°F
24 February
🌧️
+40°F
25 February
🌧️
+42°F
26 February
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+39°F
27 February
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+41°F
28 February
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+41°F
In February 2023 Dortmund had 13 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 4 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 the Years
This is how Dortmund climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dortmund in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+61°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 627 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1615 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dortmund in February:
Is February a good time to visit Dortmund?
It’s always a good time to visit Dortmund, 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 Dortmund in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Dortmund rainy in February?
Dortmund is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Dortmund in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dortmund 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.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dortmund, 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.