Weather Report: Utrecht Province, February 2026
February 2026 brought relatively mild and dry conditions to Utrecht province, with temperatures hovering close to seasonal norms and notably less precipitation than typical for the month. The province experienced a pleasant balance of winter weather and early spring hints, marked by significant sunshine and a dramatic temperature range across the four weeks.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February in Utrecht reached 5.6 degrees Celsius, remaining virtually unchanged from the normal value of 5.7 degrees, resulting in a minimal anomaly of -0.1 degrees. However, the month displayed considerable temperature variation. The coldest reading occurred in Leusden on February 15th, plummeting to -4.3 degrees Celsius, while Utrecht city recorded the warmest day on February 25th, climbing to a pleasant 17.0 degrees. This ten-degree swing between the coldest and warmest days illustrates the dynamic nature of February weather in the region.
Precipitation Patterns
February proved notably drier than average, with total precipitation reaching only 61.8 millimeters compared to the normal 78.5 millimeters—a deficit of 21 percent. The wettest single day occurred on February 22nd in Stichtse Vecht, where 10.9 millimeters fell. Veenendaal emerged as the wettest location overall, accumulating 69.9 millimeters throughout the month, still below the seasonal average.
Sunshine and Notable Features
A bright spot in February's weather was the abundance of sunshine. The province enjoyed 134.0 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal 120.5 hours by 11 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the drier conditions, created favorable conditions for outdoor activities during the latter part of the month, particularly around the warm spell on February 25th when Utrecht reached its monthly maximum of 17.0 degrees.
Overall, February 2026 in Utrecht province delivered a relatively benign winter month with near-normal temperatures, significantly reduced rainfall, and enhanced sunshine—conditions that offered welcome relief from typical Dutch winter dampness.