February 2026 Weather Summary for South Holland
February 2026 brought typical winter conditions to South Holland, with temperatures holding steady at the seasonal average despite notable daily fluctuations across the province. The month presented a mixed weather pattern characterized by below-average precipitation and slightly above-normal sunshine hours.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February in South Holland reached 5.9 degrees Celsius, matching the historical normal exactly with no temperature anomaly recorded. However, significant variations occurred throughout the month. The coldest reading came on February 15th in Gouda, where temperatures dropped to minus 3.3 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, Goeree-Overflakkee experienced the warmest conditions on February 25th, recording 18.1 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the considerable range typical of early spring transitions in the region.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall proved notably drier than normal during February. The province received an average of 61.9 millimeters of precipitation, representing a 21 percent decrease compared to the historical average of 78.4 millimeters. Den Haag recorded the wettest single day on February 16th with 18.6 millimeters of rainfall. When examining total precipitation by location, Goeree-Overflakkee emerged as the wettest area, accumulating 76.7 millimeters throughout the month.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
South Holland enjoyed slightly enhanced sunshine during February, with 126.2 hours recorded against a normal of 123.0 hours, representing a 3 percent positive anomaly. This additional sunshine contributed to the pleasant conditions experienced mid-month, particularly during the warmer spell that produced the month's temperature peak.
The month's weather pattern reflected typical February characteristics for the region, with the temperature extremes spanning over 21 degrees Celsius between the coldest and warmest days, illustrating the transitional nature of late winter in South Holland.