Prince Edward Island Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Prince Edward Island, Canada in February.

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Charlottetown Cavendish Summerside Brackley Beach

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

What to Expect in Prince Edward Island in February

Prince Edward Island, Canada is a region in Canada. February in Prince Edward Island generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -2°C (28°F) and nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) in Charlottetown. On average, February is the coldest month of the year in Prince Edward Island, Canada. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Prince Edward Island, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Cornwall with an average of 93 mm (3.7 in) to high snowfall in Murray Harbour with 108 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Charlottetown as an example - it receives around 110 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Prince Edward Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Prince Edward Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Charlottetown)

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March2°C (36°F) April8°C (46°F) May15°C (59°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Prince Edward Island in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Prince Edward Island.

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 Prince Edward Island

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Prince Edward Island, Canada?

Temperature range in Prince Edward Island (February)

Precipitation variation in Prince Edward Island (February)

Charlottetown

In February Charlottetown generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
110 hours
140 hours
Monthly snowfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Charlottetown →

Cavendish

In February Cavendish generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
110 hours
140 hours
Monthly snowfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cavendish →

Summerside

In February Summerside generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
110 hours
140 hours
Monthly snowfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Summerside →

Brackley Beach

In February Brackley Beach generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
110 hours
140 hours
Monthly snowfall
102 mm (4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Brackley Beach →

North Rustico

In February North Rustico generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
110 hours
140 hours
Monthly snowfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in North Rustico →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Prince Edward Island in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Charlottetown -2°C (28°F) -10°C (14°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Cavendish -2°C (28°F) -10°C (14°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Summerside -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Brackley Beach -2°C (28°F) -10°C (14°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
North Rustico -2°C (28°F) -10°C (14°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Stanhope -2°C (28°F) -10°C (14°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

Prince Edward Island weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Prince Edward Island, Canada in February?

Expect poor weather across Prince Edward Island, Canada in February. The popular destination of Charlottetown averages -2°C (28°F) by day and -10°C (14°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Prince Edward Island, Canada in February?

Charlottetown averages a daytime maximum of -2°C (28°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -10°C (14°F).

Does Prince Edward Island, Canada get a lot of snow in February?

February is on the drier side in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Charlottetown averages only about 94 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Prince Edward Island, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Charlottetown, February may not be the ideal time to visit Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Charlottetown. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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