February 2025 brought notably cooler and drier conditions across the Netherlands compared to historical averages. The month presented a mixed weather pattern with significant temperature fluctuations and considerably reduced precipitation levels.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February reached 3.7 degrees Celsius, falling 2.0 degrees below the normal value of 5.7 degrees. This cooler-than-average month saw considerable regional variation. The coldest temperature recorded was minus 7.8 degrees Celsius in Dantumadiel on February 17th, while the warmest reading of 18.5 degrees Celsius occurred in Bergeijk on February 21st. This 26.3-degree spread demonstrates the dynamic nature of winter weather patterns during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
February proved to be significantly drier than normal, with an average total of 37.1 millimeters compared to the expected 79.1 millimeters. This represents a 53 percent deficit in rainfall across the country. The wettest single day occurred on February 10th in Harderwijk, which recorded 23.0 millimeters of precipitation. When examining total precipitation by location, Dronten emerged as the wettest area with 59.7 millimeters for the entire month.
Sunshine and Brightness
Despite the cooler temperatures, sunshine hours exceeded expectations. The Netherlands received 147.1 hours of sunshine during February, surpassing the normal value of 121.4 hours by 21 percent. This above-average sunshine contributed to the relatively pleasant conditions experienced during the month, particularly during the warmer days in the latter half of February.
Summary of Conditions
February 2025 was characterized by below-average temperatures and significantly reduced rainfall, yet compensated by above-normal sunshine hours. The month featured a notable warm spell around February 21st and a cold period mid-month, creating varied weather conditions across different regions of the Netherlands.