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Ottawa Weather in February

Ottawa in February sees low temperatures, with highs around 6°C (43°F) and overnight lows of -6°C (21°F). Around 47 mm (1.9 in) of snow/rainfall is typical, so a light rain jacket is a sensible addition to your bag.

Rainfall in Ottawa in February

Typically, you can expect about 7 days of snow/rain this month, with 47 mm (1.9 in) on average. The rainfall pattern this month is fairly balanced. Showers tend to be moderate rather than extreme.

Temperature in Ottawa in February

Temperatures in Ottawa in February top out at 6°C (43°F) and drop to -6°C (21°F) overnight. Winter occurs in February. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. With lows of -6°C (21°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated.

Sunshine in Ottawa in February

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 169 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. October typically offers the best weather for Ottawa.

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Ottawa Temperature in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C (21°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm (1.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Topeka, the United States of America (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in February

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Ottawa in February

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Ottawa in February. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Ottawa in February

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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