Fort Simpson weather in February (Northwest Territories, Canada)

Planning a trip to Fort Simpson in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Fort Simpson generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. February falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -14°C, while nights can cool down to about -23°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Fort Simpson in February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of snow.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 96 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Simpson. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fort Simpson climate page with graphs.

 

Fort Simpson, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -23°C  

Max Temperature -14°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 96 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in Canada in February

Find out more about the weather in Canada in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Fort Simpson in February?

Visitors traveling to Fort Simpson should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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