February 2026 in Overijssel presented a month of contrasting weather patterns, with temperatures running slightly below normal while sunshine hours exceeded expectations. The province experienced a dynamic mix of winter conditions and milder spells, creating notable temperature swings throughout the four-week period.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February in Overijssel reached 4.6 degrees Celsius, sitting 0.8 degrees below the normal value of 5.4 degrees. Despite this overall coolness, the month featured a remarkable temperature range. Enschede recorded the coldest reading of -5.5 degrees on February 15th, while the same location experienced a notably warm peak of 17.8 degrees on February 27th. This 23-degree difference between the month's extremes illustrates the volatile nature of early spring weather in the region.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall across Overijssel totaled 63.6 millimeters on average, representing a 12 percent decrease from the normal precipitation of 72.1 millimeters. While the month was drier than typical, precipitation was not evenly distributed. Almelo experienced the wettest single day on February 23rd with 15.4 millimeters of rainfall. When examining total accumulation by location, Kampen emerged as the wettest area with 70.8 millimeters for the entire month, indicating that northern parts of the province received more moisture than southern regions.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
A bright spot in February's weather was the abundance of sunshine. The province recorded 130.5 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 118.9 hours by 10 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the drier conditions, created favorable conditions for those seeking brighter winter days. The transition from the cold mid-month period to the warmer conditions toward month's end suggests a gradual shift toward spring weather patterns as February concluded.