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Dortmund in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Dortmund in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Dortmund in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +41°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 rainy days with an average precipitation of 60 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
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 +48°F with a maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +28°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +54°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 up 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.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+39°F+41°F+48°F
Min. temperature
-4°F+3°F+3°F
Max. temperature
+59°F+68°F+77°F
Rainfall
73 mm60 mm72 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
83%80%75%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
356
Cloudy days
171515
Rainy days
979
Snowy days
211

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 73 mm to 60 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 5.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 10 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 5 m/s to 2 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
Typically, there is a 75% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 138 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 21 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 32% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% 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 1 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
🌧️
+47°F
2 February
🌧️
+48°F
3 February
🌧️
+47°F
4 February
🌧️
+47°F
5 February
☁️
+45°F
6 February
🌧️
+45°F
7 February
🌧️
+45°F
8 February
☁️
+50°F
9 February
☁️
+50°F
10 February
🌧️
+47°F
11 February
🌧️
+43°F
12 February
☀️
+44°F
13 February
☀️
+51°F
14 February
☀️
+53°F
15 February
☁️
+48°F
16 February
🌧️
+55°F
17 February
🌧️
+55°F
18 February
🌧️
+54°F
19 February
☁️
+47°F
20 February
🌧️
+51°F
21 February
🌧️
+43°F
22 February
🌧️
+48°F
23 February
☀️
+52°F
24 February
☁️
+51°F
25 February
🌧️
+44°F
26 February
☀️
+45°F
27 February
☀️
+49°F
28 February
☀️
+53°F
In February 2023 Dortmund had 7 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Dortmund climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Dortmund in February has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+29°F) and the highest in 2019 (+57°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 0 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.

Monthly weather in Dortmund

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.