Weather in February in Quebec
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.
Temperatures
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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Quebec?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Quebec, in Canada.
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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