Dartmouth weather in February (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Is February a good time to explore Dartmouth weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Dartmouth includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. February marks the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 1°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -8°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Dartmouth in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 129 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Dartmouth, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 129 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

* Data from: Halifax, Canada (3 KM, 2 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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