February 2026 brought relatively mild conditions to Zeeland, with temperatures running slightly above the seasonal average. The month presented a typical winter pattern for the Dutch province, characterized by variable weather and moderate precipitation levels.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February in Zeeland reached 6.9 degrees Celsius, which is 0.6 degrees above the normal value of 6.3 degrees. This modest warming trend was evident throughout the month. The coldest day occurred on February 14 in Terneuzen, where temperatures dropped to minus 2.8 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, the warmest day was recorded on February 25, also in Terneuzen, when the mercury climbed to 18.4 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the significant temperature fluctuations typical of early spring transitions.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall across Zeeland averaged 83.1 millimeters for the month, representing a one percent decrease compared to the normal February precipitation of 84.3 millimeters. Conditions remained relatively dry overall. The wettest single day occurred on February 16 in Middelburg, where 15.4 millimeters of rain fell. Middelburg also recorded the highest total precipitation for the month among measured locations, accumulating 89.2 millimeters.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours totaled 114.6 hours during February, falling ten percent below the normal expectation of 127.2 hours. This reduction reflects the typical cloud cover and shorter daylight hours characteristic of late winter in the Netherlands. The combination of below-average sunshine and near-normal precipitation created conditions typical for the season, with frequent cloud cover limiting direct solar radiation reaching the province.
Overall, February 2026 in Zeeland presented unremarkable weather patterns with temperatures slightly warmer than average, precipitation near normal levels, and reduced sunshine hours compared to climatological standards.