February 2025 brought notably cooler and significantly drier conditions to Noord-Brabant compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by a temperature deficit, reduced precipitation, and above-average sunshine, creating a weather pattern distinctly different from typical February weather in the province.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February in Noord-Brabant reached 3.8 degrees Celsius, falling 2.1 degrees below the normal value of 5.9 degrees. This cooler-than-average month saw considerable variation across the province. The coldest reading was recorded in Baarle-Nassau on February 17th, dropping to minus 4.6 degrees Celsius. In contrast, Bergeijk experienced the warmest conditions on February 21st, when temperatures climbed to 18.5 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the significant temperature swings that occurred during the month.
Precipitation Patterns
February proved to be exceptionally dry across Noord-Brabant. The province received an average of 36.4 millimeters of precipitation, representing a substantial 55 percent below the normal monthly total of 81.5 millimeters. This marked deficit in rainfall was notable throughout most of the month. The wettest single day occurred on February 27th in Helmond, which recorded 11.4 millimeters. When examining total precipitation by location, Baarle-Nassau emerged as the wettest area with 48.8 millimeters for the entire month.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Despite the cooler temperatures, sunshine was abundant. Noord-Brabant recorded 145.4 hours of sunshine during February, exceeding the normal value of 121.2 hours by 20 percent. This above-average sunshine contributed to the relatively mild conditions experienced on the warmest days, particularly during the mid-month warm spell that produced the month's temperature maximum in Bergeijk.
Overall, February 2025 in Noord-Brabant was characterized by below-average temperatures, significantly reduced precipitation, and enhanced sunshine duration, creating conditions notably different from the province's typical February weather patterns.