In February, the Via Romea Germanica experiences wintry variability. The north is persistently overcast with frequent snow and drizzle; higher ground sees colder spells with repeated snowfall. Farther south, alternating grey, damp days and short clear breaks bring occasional mild surges. Near the Danube and Lech, precipitation often eases though brief snow or rain still interrupts. Daytime highs generally range from around 0–10°C, with spikes into the teens during mild spells, while night lows commonly fall between -5°C and -15°C in cold snaps.
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From Stade through Harsefeld, Zeven, Schneessel and Soltau, the month starts cold and cloudy with frequent light to moderate snowfall alternating with drizzle. Highs vary from about -6°C to 11°C while lows dip to -13°C. Brief clearer spells appear, but daily precipitation occasionally surges, reaching around 17 mm near Zeven and 14 mm around Schneessel.
Across Soltau to Bergen, Celle and Rietze, overcast dominates with intermittent drizzle and snow. Temperatures swing between severe frosts and mild breaks up to 13°C, and lows plunge near -15°C. A notably wet burst occurs near Bergen with about 28 mm in a day, before steadier but lighter precipitation around Rietze and Braunschweig.
Approaching the Harz foreland at Hornburg and climbing toward Wernigerode and Hasselfelde, snowfall becomes frequent and conditions stay mostly overcast. Highs vary from -7°C to 14°C and lows fall to -16°C. Heavy snow appears at times, with daily totals near 14 mm around Hornburg and about 7 mm near Wernigerode.
From Nordhausen through Ebeleben and Bad Langensalza to Gotha, alternating light to moderate snowfall, drizzle, and overcast skies dominate with occasional short clear breaks. Highs range from -7°C to 15°C and lows from -14°C to 7°C, while daily precipitation is generally light to moderate, peaking near 7 mm around Gotha.
Continuing through Friedrichroda and Schmalkalden to Meiningen, frequent snow and drizzle persist. Highs sit near 0–12°C with lows between -13°C and 6°C. Wet spells intensify at times, reaching around 12 mm in Friedrichroda and up to 6 mm near Meiningen.
Entering Bavaria from Mellrichstadt through Bad Neustadt and Munnerstadt to Schweinfurt, conditions remain variable under persistent cloud, with recurring snowfall and intermittent rain. Highs range from -3°C to 14°C and lows from -10°C to 7°C. Several wetter days occur, with daily totals around 11 mm near Schweinfurt and about 10 mm near Mellrichstadt, while Bad Neustadt reaches around 9 mm.
Across Bergtheim and Würzburg to Ochsenfurt, the Main valley sees wider swings, from -7°C nights to occasional 18°C daytime bursts amid mostly overcast skies. Many days stay near 0 mm, but heavier interruptions bring about 9 mm at Würzburg and around 6 mm at Ochsenfurt.
Southwest toward Aub and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, then on to Schillingsfürst, Feuchtwangen and Dinkelsbühl, a mixed pattern follows. Heavy snowfall delivers up to 19 mm near Aub and around 13 mm near Rothenburg ob der Tauber, interspersed with drier, colder spells. Highs vary between -5°C and 15°C with lows down to -13°C, and scattered showers or drizzle punctuate the overcast.
From Nördlingen through Donauwörth and Mertingen to Augsburg, conditions trend a little drier overall with frequent cloud and brief clear intervals. Highs reach 16°C at Nördlingen and 14°C at Mertingen, while lows hover between -4°C and 5°C. Precipitation is often low, but surges to around 9 mm at Donauwörth, 14 mm at Mertingen, and 9 mm at Augsburg.
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