If you plan to visit Dresden in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +41°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 35 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
-8°F
Min.
+68°F
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
Going from a maximum of +57°F during the day to a minimum of +16°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +45°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +39°F.
Is Dresden warm or cold in February?
Dresden is typically chill in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +37°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +30°F.
Pack a jumper 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.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+37°F
+41°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
-9°F
-8°F
+3°F
Max. temperature
+63°F
+68°F
+75°F
Rainfall
43 mm
35 mm
52 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
83%
80%
75%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
5
Cloudy days
9
8
7
Rainy days
9
8
13
Snowy days
9
8
5
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +37°F to +41°F 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 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
Typically, there is a 46% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 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 wellies.
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
Typically, there is a 4% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 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
🌧️
+43°F
2 February
🌧️
+42°F
3 February
🌧️
+46°F
4 February
🌧️
+41°F
5 February
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+35°F
6 February
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+34°F
7 February
☀️
+34°F
8 February
☀️
+35°F
9 February
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+38°F
10 February
☁️
+39°F
11 February
☁️
+43°F
12 February
🌫️
+46°F
13 February
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+47°F
14 February
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+44°F
15 February
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+51°F
16 February
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+53°F
17 February
🌧️
+56°F
18 February
🌧️
+53°F
19 February
🌧️
+49°F
20 February
☁️
+56°F
21 February
☁️
+53°F
22 February
☁️
+55°F
23 February
☀️
+57°F
24 February
🌧️
+47°F
25 February
🌧️
+39°F
26 February
🌨️
+35°F
27 February
☀️
+37°F
28 February
☀️
+38°F
In February 2023 Dresden had 10 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +34°F. 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 the Years
This is how Dresden climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dresden in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+61°F). 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.
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.