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Rotterdam in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rotterdam in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rotterdam, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Rotterdam in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Rotterdam in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +43°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 49 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rotterdam has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Rotterdam in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rotterdam for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in February is +50°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +54°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +52°F.

Is Rotterdam warm or cold in February?

Rotterdam is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +36°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Rotterdam, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Rotterdam in February

Rotterdam weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+43°F+43°F+48°F
Min. temperature
+5°F+7°F+12°F
Max. temperature
+57°F+64°F+73°F
Rainfall
58 mm49 mm54 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
86%82%80%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
234
Cloudy days
211819
Rainy days
768
Snowy days
110

February often has better weather than January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +43°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 58 mm to 49 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 82%. 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 2 to 3.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rotterdam is gradually decreasing during February, going from 7 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Rotterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 54%, leading to total precipitation of around 73 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 15 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:
Rotterdam wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 72 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Rotterdam?

This is the weather in Rotterdam in February 2023:
1 February
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+50°F
2 February
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+50°F
3 February
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+47°F
4 February
☁️
+48°F
5 February
☀️
+47°F
6 February
🌧️
+48°F
7 February
☁️
+46°F
8 February
☁️
+52°F
9 February
☁️
+50°F
10 February
☁️
+47°F
11 February
☁️
+45°F
12 February
☁️
+45°F
13 February
☁️
+52°F
14 February
☁️
+53°F
15 February
☁️
+48°F
16 February
🌧️
+54°F
17 February
☀️
+52°F
18 February
🌧️
+52°F
19 February
☁️
+47°F
20 February
🌧️
+51°F
21 February
☁️
+47°F
22 February
☁️
+51°F
23 February
☀️
+52°F
24 February
☁️
+48°F
25 February
☀️
+46°F
26 February
☀️
+48°F
27 February
☀️
+49°F
28 February
☀️
+51°F
In February 2023 Rotterdam had 7 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 24 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

The climate in Rotterdam in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+32°F) and the highest in 2019 (+53°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rotterdam in February:

Is February a good time to visit Rotterdam?

It’s always a good time to visit Rotterdam, 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 Rotterdam in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Rotterdam rainy in February?

Rotterdam is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Rotterdam in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rotterdam in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Rotterdam

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rotterdam, 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.