Dresden weather in February
Dresden in February averages 2°C (36°F), 31 mm of rain and 2.9 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Dresden, February is the second coldest, the driest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 2°C (36°F)
-1–6°C · 29–42°F
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.9 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 18 km/h
What is Dresden like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Dresden in February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -1°C (29°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Dresden is 0.9°C warmer than January and 15 mm drier than it, which averages 1°C (34°F).
February in Dresden is 3.5°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (42°F).
Daylight in Dresden in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 1 minute in Dresden, rising about 07:19 and setting about 17:20 local time.
February ends 1 hour 38 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 6 hours 31 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Dresden
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Dresden
What to read before you book.
Dresden weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 34°F | 46 mm |
| February | 2°C / 36°F | 31 mm |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | 36 mm |
| April | 11°C / 51°F | 36 mm |
| May | 15°C / 58°F | 64 mm |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 72 mm |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 80 mm |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 83 mm |
| September | 15°C / 60°F | 55 mm |
| October | 11°C / 51°F | 49 mm |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | 40 mm |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | 45 mm |
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FAQs about Dresden in February
February climate averages for Dresden, 1991–2020.
Dresden averages 2°C (36°F) in February, ranging from about -1°C (29°F) at night to 6°C (42°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 31 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages 2°C (36°F) against 6°C (42°F) in March — 3.5°C cooler.
February is 0.9°C warmer than January, and 15 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.9 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 1 minute of daylight in mid-February, against 16 hours 32 minutes in June and 7 hours 56 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:19 and sunset about 17:20 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 38 minutes longer than it starts.
