February 2026 brought relatively mild and sunny conditions to the Netherlands, though precipitation fell short of seasonal norms. The month presented a mixed weather pattern typical of late winter, with temperatures hovering close to historical averages and above-normal sunshine hours brightening the landscape.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February 2026 reached 5.5 degrees Celsius, marginally below the normal value of 5.7 degrees, representing an anomaly of minus 0.2 degrees. The month experienced a notable temperature range, with the coldest reading of minus 6.7 degrees recorded in Aa en Hunze on February 3rd. In stark contrast, Maastricht in the south recorded the warmest temperature of 19.2 degrees on February 25th, demonstrating the significant regional variation that can occur during transitional winter months.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall throughout February totaled 67.7 millimeters on average across the Netherlands, representing a 14 percent decrease compared to the normal monthly precipitation of 79.1 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred in Haarlem on February 22nd, when 19.6 millimeters fell. The southern location of Echt-Susteren received the highest total precipitation for the month at 101 millimeters, indicating that southern regions experienced wetter conditions than the national average.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
February 2026 proved sunnier than typical, with 130 hours of sunshine recorded across the country compared to a normal value of 121.4 hours, representing a 7 percent surplus. This above-average sunshine contributed to the relatively pleasant character of the month despite cooler temperatures. The combination of drier-than-normal conditions and increased sunshine hours created favorable conditions for those seeking brighter winter weather, though precipitation remained below seasonal expectations throughout most of the country.