Amherst weather in February (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Is February a good time to explore Amherst weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Amherst includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season takes place during February. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -11°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Amherst in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 124 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Amherst. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Amherst, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Moncton, Canada (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Amherst 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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