February · Norway
Best time to visit Preikestolen in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Preikestolen in February
Average temperature -1°C, 312 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 96% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
1.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 312 mm
- Humidity
- 96%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Preikestolen scores 1.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 312 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is a sheer 604-meter cliff ledge above Lysefjord-one of Norway's most iconic day hikes. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
February in Preikestolen: expect compromises
February averages -1°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 312 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 6.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Preikestolen in February?
- In February, Preikestolen averages -1°C, 312 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.4/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Preikestolen?
- February earns a 1.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Preikestolen in February?
- Expect about 312 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 96% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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