Weather Report: Limburg, February 2026
February 2026 brought notably warmer and wetter conditions to Limburg compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by above-normal temperatures and significant precipitation, with occasional sunny intervals breaking through the typical winter cloud cover.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February reached 6.5 degrees Celsius, exceeding the normal value of 5.8 degrees by 0.7 degrees. This positive anomaly reflects a milder than average month across the province. The coldest conditions occurred in Heerlen on February 15th, where temperatures dropped to minus 4.1 degrees Celsius. In contrast, Maastricht experienced the warmest day of the month on February 25th, when temperatures climbed to 19.2 degrees Celsius, providing a brief taste of spring-like weather.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall was notably abundant throughout February, with an average total of 90.1 millimeters across Limburg. This represents a 28 percent increase above the normal precipitation of 70.5 millimeters, indicating a considerably wetter month than typical. The wettest single day occurred in Sittard-Geleen on February 12th, when 19.3 millimeters of rain fell. The municipality of Echt-Susteren recorded the highest total precipitation for the month, accumulating 101 millimeters.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Despite the wet conditions, sunshine hours totaled 133.3 hours, slightly above the normal value of 125.7 hours, representing a 6 percent positive anomaly. This suggests that while precipitation was frequent, the month still featured a reasonable number of clear or partly cloudy periods. The combination of above-average temperatures, excess moisture, and adequate sunshine created variable weather patterns typical of transitional winter-to-spring conditions in Limburg.