Late winter · Weather & things to do
Reims in February
Reims edges warmer than January, with highs of 44°F (7°C), lows of 31°F (0°C) and about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 48/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 2.3 in (58 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 48/100 · Fair
What February feels like
It's cool, with highs near 44°F (7°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Average lows of 31°F (0°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's February.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are May – July and September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 35°F.
- Comfort improves from 42/100 in January to 48/100.
- Our Paris & Reims route is planned for Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Reims in February
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Café du Palais
Family-run brasserie since 1930 near the cathedral, with an Art Deco glass roof and champagne by the glass.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 44°F.
Reims Cathedral
Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned for centuries, with the Smiling Angel and Chagall windows.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 44°F.
Palace of Tau
Former archbishop's palace beside the cathedral, holding coronation treasures and original statues from the facade.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Pommery
Estate with Elizabethan-style buildings over 18 km of chalk galleries reached by a 116-step staircase.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Reims Christmas Market
Chalets along Place Drouet d'Erlon and around the cathedral selling crafts, biscuits roses and mulled wine.
Nearby in February
- Paris in February~81 mi · highs 46°F, 2.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Brussels in February~111 mi · highs 44°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ghent in February~125 mi · highs 44°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in February~139 mi · highs 44°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reims in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Reims?
It's middling, scoring 48/100. The best months are May – July and September, at up to 89. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain.
How cold is Reims in February?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 31°F (0°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Reims in February?
Not much: about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.1 in (740 mm).
What should I pack for Reims in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Reims in February?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.