Month guide · The Hague · Netherlands
The Hague in February
What February is really like in The Hague: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9.8 hours of daylight. Short, chilly days; a good month for the Mauritshuis and Kunstmuseum.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 6°C (43°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in The Hague: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (6°C (43°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:58
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:56
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Sea
- 6°C (43°F)
Winter (December–February). Cold, damp and dark but lower-priced, with uncrowded museums and bracing beach walks.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in The Hague, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Mariahoeve
Louwman Museum
A private collection of several hundred historic cars, from early steam carriages and 19th-century motor cars to racing cars and cars of film stars and royalty, displayed in a purpose-built museum near the Clingendael estate.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
Landmark · Centrum and the Hofvijver
Hofvijver and Binnenhof
Photograph the Binnenhof from Lange Vijverberg on the north side of the pond at dusk, when the buildings reflect in the water.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Architecture
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Architecture · Zeeheldenkwartier
Peace Palace
Funded by Andrew Carnegie and opened in 1913, the Peace Palace houses the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Iconic
Theme park · Statenkwartier
Madurodam
Visit late in the afternoon in summer, when the crowds thin and the models are lit.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 7°C, lows near 1°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit The Hague?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
The Hague in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit The Hague?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Short, chilly days; a good month for the Mauritshuis and Kunstmuseum.
+How warm is The Hague in February?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in The Hague in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.