Ottawa weather in February (Ontario, Canada)

How does the weather in Ottawa usually fare in February? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In February, Ottawa tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in February. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -14°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Ottawa in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 132 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Ottawa, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 61%  

Sunshine 132 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

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 Ottawa 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ottawa.

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