Dresden · WinterMonth summary
Dresden weather in February
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
32°F – 45°F
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
5.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Dresden in February?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Dresden in February: 41% rain, 5.7h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.
By trip type
Dresden in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
Winter in Dresden is cool (7°F during the day). Days are short (5.7h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 30°F | 39°F | 46% | 0.1in | 3.4h | 1.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 32°F | 45°F | 41% | 0.1in | 5.7h | 3.3/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 36°F | 50°F | 38% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 39°F | 57°F | 32% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 66°F | 33% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 75°F | 36% | 0.1in | 13.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 59°F | 77°F | 36% | 0.1in | 13.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 59°F | 77°F | 34% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 70°F | 33% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 46°F | 59°F | 40% | 0.1in | 7.1h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 37°F | 48°F | 36% | 0.1in | 5.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 34°F | 41°F | 41% | 0.1in | 3.6h | 1.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Dresden averages 45°F, 41% rainy days and 5.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.3/10.
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Comparison
February vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +18°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +7.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Dresden in February
Is February a good time to visit Dresden?
February is not recommended for Dresden (score 3.3/10). With 41% rainy days and 5.7h of sunshine, consider July (8.1/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Dresden in February?
It's cool with 45°F daytime and 32°F at night. 5.7h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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