February 2026 brought notably warmer and wetter conditions to the Belgian province of Luxemburg compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by above-normal temperatures, significant precipitation, and reduced sunshine hours, creating a distinctly damp and mild winter period.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February reached 5.4 degrees Celsius, exceeding the normal value of 4.2 degrees by 1.2 degrees. This positive anomaly of approximately 29 percent above normal indicates a warmer-than-average month across the province. The coldest day occurred on February 15 in Durbuy, where temperatures dropped to minus 3.7 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, the warmest conditions were recorded on February 27 in Rendeux, with a high of 17.7 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the considerable temperature range experienced during the month.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall was notably abundant throughout February, with an average total of 122.2 millimeters across the province. This represents a 30 percent increase above the normal precipitation of 94.1 millimeters, indicating significantly wetter-than-average conditions. The wettest single day occurred on February 11 in Tintigny, where 28.2 millimeters of rain fell. When examining precipitation by location, Florenville emerged as the wettest area, accumulating 152.6 millimeters over the entire month.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
Sunshine hours totaled 91.4 hours for the month, falling short of the normal 104.4 hours by approximately 12 percent. This deficit reflects the increased cloud cover associated with the wetter conditions experienced throughout February. The combination of above-average temperatures, excessive precipitation, and reduced sunshine created typical late-winter weather patterns for the Ardennes region of Luxemburg province.