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Weather in February in Ontario

Planning a trip to Ontario this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ontario, check out the map below.

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 cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 111 hours of sunlight anticipated in Toronto. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Ontario climate page.

Where to go in Ontario in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Ontario on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Canada, check out our Ontario's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Toronto
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
1°C 
-7°C 
85 hours 
84 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February February
1°C 
-7°C 
111 hours 
68 mm 
10 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
5°C 
-3°C 
161 hours 
70 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Toronto

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.

Ottawa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-4°C 
-15°C 
98 hours 
79 mm 
14 days 
poor 
February February
-2°C 
-14°C 
132 hours 
69 mm 
12 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
4°C 
-7°C 
168 hours 
76 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Ottawa

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.

Niagara Falls
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
0°C 
-7°C 
93 hours 
68 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February February
-1°C 
-8°C 
109 hours 
67 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
6°C 
-3°C 
165 hours 
59 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Niagara Falls

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.

Mississauga
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
0°C 
-8°C 
78 hours 
77 mm 
11 days 
poor 
February February
1°C 
-8°C 
113 hours 
66 mm 
9 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
6°C 
-4°C 
161 hours 
68 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Mississauga

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.

Niagara on the Lake
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
1°C 
-5°C 
93 hours 
42 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February February
0°C 
-5°C 
109 hours 
48 mm 
11 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
5°C 
-3°C 
165 hours 
45 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Niagara on the Lake

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Ontario.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Canada.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.