If you plan to visit Rotterdam in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +43°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 47 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
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
Going from a maximum of +54°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +48°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +43°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.
January
February
March
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
60 mm
47 mm
56 mm
Wind
5 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
86%
83%
80%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
4
Cloudy days
11
11
10
Rainy days
14
11
16
Snowy days
3
2
1
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 60 mm to 47 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 83%.Winds are calmer in comparison to January, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average.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 speed in Rotterdam in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 8 m/s to 2 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
Typically, there is a 25% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 55% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 47 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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+48°F
2 February
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+48°F
3 February
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+51°F
4 February
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+48°F
5 February
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+47°F
6 February
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+47°F
7 February
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+40°F
8 February
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+44°F
9 February
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+42°F
10 February
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+46°F
11 February
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+49°F
12 February
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+47°F
13 February
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+53°F
14 February
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+54°F
15 February
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+51°F
16 February
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+51°F
17 February
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+52°F
18 February
🌧️
+53°F
19 February
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+50°F
20 February
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+48°F
21 February
🌫️
+48°F
22 February
🌫️
+49°F
23 February
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+48°F
24 February
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+46°F
25 February
🌧️
+45°F
26 February
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+43°F
27 February
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+44°F
28 February
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+44°F
In February 2023 Rotterdam had 7 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
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 1985 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+60°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 482 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1189 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.
Other cities in Netherlands
Check out the weather for other cities in Netherlands.
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, 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.