February weather forecastRoskilde, Denmark

February

Weather in February

February follows in the footsteps of January with similar cold climatic conditions. The winter continues its reign as the mercury struggles to break out of the negative degrees, but slightly improved sea temperatures might invite the daring for some frosty dips. Despite being a predominantly cold month, February signals the transition into spring with marginally longer daylight hours compared to January. The frosty winds continue to whistle freely through the city streets. Nevertheless, it's still advisable to dress warmly and enjoy Roskilde's winter charm.

Temperature

Roskilde's lowest average temperatures are recorded in January and February, reaching a high of 2.8°C (37°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 87%.

Rainfall

In Roskilde, Denmark, in February, during 9.1 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Roskilde, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.6 days and collects up to 341mm (13.43") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Roskilde, Denmark, are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Roskilde is February, when snow falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of snow.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Roskilde.
Note: In the realm of swimming, this is life-threatening and fraught with danger. The cold water triggers intense discomfort and leads to swift hyperventilation. Donning a specialized swimsuit is essential to curb thermal harm.

Daylight

In Roskilde, the average length of the day in February is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:44 CET.

Sunshine

In Roskilde, the average sunshine in February is 3.1h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in February translates into this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

January and February are the coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 2.8°C (37°F).

In February, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Roskilde, Denmark, are 2.8°C (37°F) and -0.6°C (30.9°F) respectively.

In Roskilde, the average relative humidity in February is 87%.

In February, in Roskilde, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout February, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of snow.

In February, in Roskilde, Denmark, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout February, 35mm (1.38") of snow is accumulated.

February is the month with the coldest seawater in Roskilde, with an average sea temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

In Roskilde, Denmark, in February, the average water temperature is 2.1°C (35.8°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

In February, the average day length in Roskilde is 9h and 39min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, in Roskilde, Denmark, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:44 CET.

In February, the average sunshine duration in Roskilde, Denmark, is 3.1h.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Roskilde is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J February M A M J J A S O N D

Jan

February

Mar

Average high temperature

2.8°C

6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19.6km/h

19km/h

17.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

8.3

7.4

3.6

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.8

12.1

13.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average high temperature in February: 2.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (2.8°C).

Average low temperature in February: -0.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.6°C).

Average pressure in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average pressure in February: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average wind speed in February: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average humidity in February: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (77%).

Average rainfall in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average rainfall in February: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average rainfall days in February: 9.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average snowfall in February: 35mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (35mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average snowfall days in February: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average sea temperature in February: 2.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (2.1°C).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average daylight in February: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine in February: 3h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average sunshine days in February: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average cloud cover in February: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in February
Roskilde, Denmark

Average visibility in February: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, October, November and December (9km).