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Quebec weather in February

Planning a journey to Quebec this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Quebec in February?

Quebec is a region in Canada. February in Quebec generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In February, it is winter.

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -10°C in Chibougamau to -1°C in Grande-Ligne. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -12°C in Grande-Ligne and -21°C in Chibougamau. In many regions in Canada, February is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Chibougamau with an average of 48 mm to high snowfall in Havre aux Maisons with 105 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Montréal, marking it as the year's driest month. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 128 hours of sunlight anticipated in Montréal. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Quebec in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Quebec climate page.

Where to go in Quebec in February

Find the average weather conditions in February for the most popular destinations in Quebec on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

Popular destinations in Quebec

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Quebec?

Average weather in Montréal

In February Montréal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Montréal
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 
-14°C 
99 hours 
80 mm 
14 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-13°C 
128 hours 
72 mm 
12 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
4°C 
-6°C 
160 hours 
78 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Montréal

Average weather in Quebec City

In February Quebec City generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Quebec City
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
<<  
-6°C 
-16°C 
98 hours 
94 mm 
15 days 
poor 
-4°C 
-15°C 
120 hours 
84 mm 
13 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
2°C 
-9°C 
154 hours 
89 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Quebec City

Average weather in Mont-Tremblant

In February Mont-Tremblant generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mont-Tremblant
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-7°C 
-17°C 
86 mm 
15 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-16°C 
74 mm 
12 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
1°C 
-10°C 
80 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Mont-Tremblant

Average weather in La Malbaie

In February La Malbaie generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

La Malbaie
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-6°C 
-14°C 
84 mm 
10 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-14°C 
76 mm 
9 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
0°C 
-8°C 
87 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in La Malbaie

Average weather in Magdalen Islands

In February Magdalen Islands generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Magdalen Islands
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-1°C 
-6°C 
115 mm 
16 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-9°C 
105 mm 
12 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
0°C 
-5°C 
96 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Magdalen Islands

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Is February the best time to visit Quebec?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Montréal, February may not be the ideal time to visit Quebec.

On average, the best time to visit Quebec is in May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Montréal. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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