Weather Report: Luxemburg Province, Belgium – February 2025
February 2025 brought notably cooler and significantly drier conditions to Luxemburg province compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by below-normal temperatures, exceptionally low precipitation levels, and an impressive surplus of sunshine hours that brightened the typically grey winter period.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February reached 2.3 degrees Celsius, falling 1.9 degrees below the normal value of 4.2 degrees. This cooler-than-average pattern persisted throughout most of the month. The coldest reading was recorded in Gouvy on February 17, plummeting to minus 5.9 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, Durbuy experienced the warmest day of the month on February 21, when temperatures climbed to 16.8 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from the prevailing cold conditions.
Precipitation Patterns
February proved exceptionally dry across the province. The average total precipitation measured just 37.6 millimeters, representing a dramatic 60 percent decrease from the normal monthly total of 94.1 millimeters. This significant deficit made February one of the driest February months on record for the region. The wettest day occurred on February 25 in Tenneville, with 15.4 millimeters of rainfall. Saint-Hubert recorded the highest total precipitation for the month at 51.6 millimeters, still well below seasonal expectations.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Despite the cold temperatures, sunshine was abundant. The province enjoyed 139.3 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 104.4 hours by an impressive 33 percent. This surplus of bright days provided welcome relief during the winter season and contributed to the notably dry conditions observed throughout February.
The combination of below-normal temperatures, significantly reduced precipitation, and above-normal sunshine hours created an unusual February weather pattern for Luxemburg province, with the dry conditions being the most striking feature of the month.