Weather in February in Ontario
Thinking about venturing to Ontario this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Ontario in February?
Ontario is a region in Canada. Ontario offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter very cold temperatures, and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During February, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -9°C in Red Lake to 2°C in Chatham. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C in Chatham and -19°C in Red Lake. In many areas in Canada, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Red Lake with an average of 23 mm to moderate snowfall in Bayfield with 79 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 111 hours of sunlight expected in Toronto. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at February's conditions in Ontario, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ontario's yearly weather, check out our Ontario climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Ontario?
Toronto
In February Toronto generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ottawa
In February Ottawa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Niagara Falls
In February Niagara Falls generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mississauga
In February Mississauga generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Niagara on the Lake
In February Niagara on the Lake generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ontario, in Canada.
Is February the best time to visit Ontario?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Toronto, February may not be the ideal time to visit Ontario.
On average, the best time to visit Ontario is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Toronto. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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