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Weather in February in Vancouver island

Planning a getaway to Vancouver island this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Vancouver island in February?

Vancouver island is a region in Canada. February in Vancouver island generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Gold River to 9°C in Chemainus. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Chemainus and -4°C in Gold River.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Saanichton with an average of 115 mm to heavy rainfall in Zeballos with 301 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Victoria usually sees around 95 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Vancouver island for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Vancouver island climate page.

Where to go in Vancouver island in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Vancouver island on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

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

Victoria

In February Victoria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Victoria
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
5°C 
75 hours 
167 mm 
18 days 
poor 
9°C 
5°C 
95 hours 
116 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
6°C 
150 hours 
113 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Victoria

Ucluelet

In February Ucluelet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ucluelet
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
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9°C 
4°C 
74 hours 
434 mm 
21 days 
poor 
9°C 
5°C 
97 hours 
290 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
149 hours 
318 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Ucluelet

Tofino

In February Tofino generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tofino
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
5°C 
57 hours 
443 mm 
22 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
82 hours 
300 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
5°C 
128 hours 
324 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Tofino

Sooke

In February Sooke generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sooke
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
4°C 
75 hours 
226 mm 
20 days 
poor 
8°C 
4°C 
95 hours 
156 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
150 hours 
160 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Sooke

Colwood

In February Colwood generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Colwood
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
4°C 
75 hours 
172 mm 
19 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
95 hours 
119 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
150 hours 
118 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Colwood

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Is February the best time to visit Vancouver island?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Victoria, February may not be the ideal time to visit Vancouver island.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Victoria. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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