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February · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 22/100

Haarlem in February

Poor · 22/100Beach 14/100
High / low7° / 2°daily averages
Precipitation58 mm12 wet days
Sea6°surface temperature
52.38° N, 4.64° EElevation 10 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goHaarlem · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec22February
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
February: high / low7° / 2°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Haarlem averages daytime highs of 7° and night-time lows of 2° — cold weather by day. Expect around 58 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 48%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 2.9°. The sea averages 6°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 22/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Haarlem. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:59 and sets at 17:54 local time, giving 9 h 55 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 103 minutes over the month.

Why 22/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%14%
Clear skies · 25%70%

Beach score this month: 14/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in February

Around Haarlem this month

Amsterdam
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Amsterdam

North Holland · 17 km E
7°Feb high
12wet days
22score
Amsterdam
Zaanstad
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Zaanstad

North Holland · 14 km NE
7°Feb high
12wet days
22score
Zaanstad
Amstelveen
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Amstelveen

North Holland · 18 km SE
7°Feb high
12wet days
22score
Amstelveen
Heemskerk
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Heemskerk

North Holland · 15 km N
7°Feb high
13wet days
20score
Heemskerk
ivTop of the table

Netherlands's best in February

Where to go in February
Amsterdam
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Amsterdam

North Holland
7°Feb high
12wet days
22score
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
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2

Rotterdam

South Holland
7°Feb high
12wet days
22score
Rotterdam
Leiden
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Leiden

South Holland
7°Feb high
12wet days
22score
Leiden
Dordrecht
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Dordrecht

South Holland
7°Feb high
12wet days
22score
Dordrecht
·Questions

Haarlem in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Haarlem?

February scores 22/100 for Haarlem, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 7°C with 12 wet days.

How warm is Haarlem in February?

Daytime highs average 7°C and night-time lows 2°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Haarlem in February?

Haarlem receives about 58 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 12 days.

Can you swim in Haarlem in February?

The sea averages 6°C in February, cold for most swimmers.