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British Columbia Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in British Columbia, Canada in February.

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Planning a trip to British Columbia, Canada this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in British Columbia in February

British Columbia, Canada is a region in Canada. In February, British Columbia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Muncho Lake at -10°C (14°F) and cold in Langley at 9°C (48°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Langley and -19°C (-2°F) in Muncho Lake.

To explore the conditions in British Columbia, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Fort Nelson with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to heavy snowfall in Zeballos with 301 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. Vancouver experiences about 91 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in British Columbia in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across British Columbia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in British Columbia

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in British Columbia, Canada?

Temperature range in British Columbia (February)

Precipitation variation in British Columbia (February)

Vancouver

In February Vancouver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
91 hours
134 hours
Monthly rainfall
312 mm (12 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vancouver →

Whistler

In February Whistler generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
78 hours
123 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
311 mm (12 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Whistler →

Victoria

In February Victoria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
95 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Victoria →

Kelowna

In February Kelowna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
80 hours
148 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kelowna →

Ucluelet

In February Ucluelet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
97 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
434 mm (17 in)
290 mm (11 in)
318 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ucluelet →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in British Columbia in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vancouver 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Whistler 0°C (32°F) -7°C (19°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Victoria 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Kelowna 3°C (37°F) -6°C (21°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Ucluelet 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 290 mm (11 in)
Golden -4°C (25°F) -13°C (9°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

British Columbia weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in British Columbia, Canada in February?

British Columbia, Canada typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Vancouver average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in British Columbia, Canada in February?

In Vancouver, the average daytime high in February is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does British Columbia, Canada get a lot of rain in February?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Vancouver records an average of 207 mm (8.1 in) in February, putting it among the wetter months for British Columbia, Canada.

Is February a Good Time to Visit British Columbia, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Vancouver, February may not be the ideal time to visit British Columbia, Canada.

On average, the best time to visit British Columbia, Canada is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Vancouver. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in British Columbia.

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