SeasonMapMaastricht weather in February
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February in Maastricht: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Maastricht · #1116 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 58/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Maastricht climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.6 cm / 1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Maastricht in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsVastelaovend carnival, Voorjaarsvakantie (February) holidays in Netherlands, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Maastricht's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherMaastricht's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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What's on in Maastricht in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Vastelaovend carnival
1 Feb – 10 Mar · usuallyCrowdedClosuresBook earlyThree days before Ash Wednesday when Limburg stops working and the whole city dresses up; brass bands rather than floats, and everything else shut. Book a year out or stay in another town. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Maastricht — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Maastricht in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Maastricht?
- February in Maastricht: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Maastricht on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
- What is the weather like in Maastricht in February?
- In February, Maastricht averages a daily high of 9.2°C and a low of 2.8°C, with about 81.8 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Maastricht in February?
- Maastricht has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in February.
- Does it snow in Maastricht in February?
- Maastricht sees roughly 2.6 cm of snowfall in February.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — February
Within 300 km: Cologne's Karneval on 12–18 Feb, and Luxembourg's Liichtmessdag on 2 Feb.