February · Spain
Best time to visit Sierra Nevada in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sierra Nevada in February
Average temperature 9°C, 16 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
1.4/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Sierra Nevada scores 1.4/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sierra Nevada is Europe's southernmost major ski resort, with sunlit Andalusian views and Granada day-trip access. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
February in Sierra Nevada — the hardest end of the year
Expect 9°C (48°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 1.4/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 1.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sierra Nevada in February?
- In February, Sierra Nevada averages 9°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.4/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Sierra Nevada?
- 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 Sierra Nevada in February?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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