Montréal weather in February (Quebec, Canada)

What is the weather forecast for Montréal in February? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of February in Montréal typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in February. Daytime temperatures hover around -2°C, while nights can cool down to about -13°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Montréal in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with snow.

Average sunshine

With about 128 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Montréal. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Montréal, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Water Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 64%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 128 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 44%  

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

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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 Montréal should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 3°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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