Denmark - weather in February

In February, the last month of winter, the weather in Denmark is cold, gray and wet.

February in Denmark is the coldest month of the year along with January. The average daily temperature is just above freezing.
February is also a windy month, as is winter in Denmark in general. Although the temperature is a little higher than in other Scandinavian countries, the wind and humidity can increase the feeling of cold.

Precipitation is frequent, although it decreases compared to January, and is generally not abundant.
Given the temperatures, precipitation can occur in the form of rain, snow, sleet or rain mixed with snow. Unlike in other northern European countries, the ground is not normally covered in snow, although it can be for shorter or longer periods depending on the year.

During cold waves, which occur when the flow of westerly currents stops, the temperature can drop to -8/-9 °C (16/18 °F), and only in the coldest winters to -15 °C (5 °F) or below.
On the other hand, on milder days, the temperature can reach 8/10 °C (46/50 °F).

The sun is rarely seen: the sky is often cloudy.

The days are still quite short, however, they are a little longer than in January, and their length gradually increases over the course of the month. In February, the average day in Denmark is 9 and a half hours long.

The following tables show the climate averages in the month of February in Denmark in a selection of locations.

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Monthly climate averages - February

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See also: Denmark, the weather in January - March
The climate of Denmark