February 2026 brought a notably mild and sunny month to Noord-Holland, with temperatures running slightly below normal while sunshine hours exceeded expectations. The province experienced a drier than average month, with precipitation well below the seasonal norm.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February in Noord-Holland reached 5.2 degrees Celsius, sitting 0.6 degrees below the normal value of 5.8 degrees. Despite this slight deficit, the month featured a wide temperature range. The coldest conditions occurred on February 3rd in Hoorn, where temperatures plummeted to minus 4.4 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, the warmest day of the month arrived on February 25th in Hilversum, with a pleasant high of 17.1 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the variability typical of early spring weather patterns in the region.
Precipitation Patterns
February proved to be considerably drier than normal across Noord-Holland. The province recorded an average total of 56.6 millimeters of precipitation, representing a 32 percent decrease compared to the normal monthly average of 83.3 millimeters. The wettest day occurred on February 22nd in Haarlem, which received 19.6 millimeters of rainfall. Haarlem also registered the highest total precipitation for the month among all locations, accumulating 79.8 millimeters overall.
Sunshine and Notable Features
One of the month's most striking characteristics was the abundance of sunshine. Noord-Holland enjoyed 137.7 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 123.2 hours by 12 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the drier conditions, created favorable conditions for outdoor activities during the latter part of the month. The combination of reduced rainfall and increased sunshine hours suggests a month that deviated from typical February patterns, offering residents more opportunities for daylight activities despite the cool early-month temperatures.