Weather in February in Canada
Considering a trip to Canada this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Canada in February?
Canada has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. In February, it is winter.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Alert at -28°C and cold in Langley at 9°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Langley and -34°C in Alert. In numerous regions in Canada, February is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Alert with an average of 9.5 mm to heavy snowfall in Zeballos with 301 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 111 hours of sunlight expected in Toronto. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at February's conditions in Canada, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canada's yearly weather, check out our Canada climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Canada?
Toronto
In February Toronto generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Montréal
In February Montréal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Quebec City
In February Quebec City generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vancouver
In February Vancouver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ottawa
In February Ottawa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Is February the best time to visit Canada?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Canada with often poor weather in Toronto.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Toronto. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.
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