February · Netherlands
Best time to visit Haarlem in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Haarlem in February
Average temperature 7°C, 83 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
4.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 83 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Haarlem scores 4.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 83 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Haarlem sits west of Amsterdam with a medieval square, the Frans Hals Museum and beaches a short bike ride away.
February in Haarlem — the hardest end of the year
Expect 7°C (45°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 83 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.6/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Haarlem — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Haarlem in February?
- In February, Haarlem averages 7°C, 83 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Haarlem?
- February earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Haarlem in February?
- Expect about 83 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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