Netherlands
Netherlands in February
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Netherlands in February — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Netherlands in February?
- Breda is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 7°C (44°F) in February; Groningen is the coolest at 5°C (41°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Netherlands in February?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Middelburg (6°C (42°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
7°
Breda
Coolest
5°
Groningen
Driest
46 mm
Middelburg
Warmest sea
6°
Middelburg
Across Netherlands, February highs run from 5°C (41°F) (Groningen) to 7°C (44°F) (Breda). On average it is about as warm as January. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: The Hague, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam.
Best places in Netherlands in February
11 
The Hague
South Holland · Netherlands
6° / 1° 51 mm Feb
10
Amsterdam
North Holland · Netherlands
6° / 1° 54 mm Feb
12
Rotterdam
South Holland · Netherlands
6° / 1° 56 mm Feb
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11
Delft
South Holland · Netherlands
6° / 0° 51 mm Feb
10
Eindhoven
North Brabant · Netherlands
7° / 0° 53 mm Feb
11
Leiden
South Holland · Netherlands
6° / 0° 50 mm Feb
12
Breda
North Brabant · Netherlands
7° / 0° 52 mm Feb
10
Haarlem
North Holland · Netherlands
6° / 1° 49 mm Feb
Weather in February by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 6° | 1° | 56 mm | — | 12 |
| Breda | 7° | 0° | 52 mm | — | 12 |
| Dordrecht | 6° | 1° | 53 mm | — | 12 |
| The Hague | 6° | 1° | 51 mm | 5° | 11 |
| Delft | 6° | 0° | 51 mm | 5° | 11 |
| Leiden | 6° | 0° | 50 mm | 5° | 11 |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 6° | 0° | 51 mm | — | 11 |
| Amsterdam | 6° | 1° | 54 mm | — | 10 |
| Eindhoven | 7° | 0° | 53 mm | — | 10 |
| Haarlem | 6° | 1° | 49 mm | — | 10 |
| Arnhem | 6° | 0° | 53 mm | — | 9 |
| Hilversum | 6° | 0° | 54 mm | — | 9 |
| Leeuwarden | 5° | 0° | 49 mm | — | 9 |
| Maastricht | 6° | 0° | 50 mm | — | 7 |
| Middelburg | 6° | 2° | 46 mm | 6° | 7 |
| Groningen | 5° | -1° | 47 mm | — | 6 |
School holidays in February
When schools are off, family travel peaks and prices rise.
- Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027 Spring Holidays127 regions
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Netherlands in February?
Average daytime highs range from 5° in Groningen to 7° in Breda.
Can you swim in Netherlands in February?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Middelburg at about 6°.