February could be a good time to visit Montreal, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around -3°C, and there are typically 4 sunny days in February. However, expect about 12 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 48 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
-3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-32°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
17 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Montreal has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Montreal in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Montreal for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in February is -1°C with a maximum of +9°C and a minimum of -29°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -7°C to 0°C.
Is Montreal warm or cold in February?
Montreal is typically cold in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -4°C to -3°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -13°C to -11°C.
Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.
February is one of the coolest months in Montreal, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Montreal in February
Montreal weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
-4°C
-3°C
+3°C
Min. temperature
-34°C
-32°C
-29°C
Max. temperature
+13°C
+15°C
+26°C
Rainfall
18 mm
17 mm
35 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
72%
69%
66%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
6
Cloudy days
11
11
10
Rainy days
2
2
4
Snowy days
15
12
10
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from -4°C to -3°C during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 18 mm to 17 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 4.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Montreal in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Montreal is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Montreal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 22 mm, with a 18% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Montreal wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 113 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Montreal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 50 mm, with a 43% chance of snow on a typical day.
February is one of the snowiest months in Montreal.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Montreal?
This is the weather in Montreal in February 2023:
1 February
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-7°C
2 February
🌨️
-2°C
3 February
🌨️
-2°C
4 February
☀️
-19°C
5 February
🌨️
-9°C
6 February
🌨️
-4°C
7 February
☀️
+1°C
8 February
☁️
+4°C
9 February
☀️
+3°C
10 February
🌧️
+5°C
11 February
🌨️
+1°C
12 February
☁️
+2°C
13 February
☀️
+4°C
14 February
☁️
+5°C
15 February
☀️
+8°C
16 February
☁️
+9°C
17 February
🌨️
+2°C
18 February
🌨️
-1°C
19 February
☁️
+4°C
20 February
☁️
+5°C
21 February
☀️
-1°C
22 February
☀️
-5°C
23 February
🌨️
-7°C
24 February
🌨️
-9°C
25 February
☀️
-12°C
26 February
🌨️
-7°C
27 February
🌨️
-5°C
28 February
🌨️
0°C
In February 2023 Montreal had 9 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -1°C, with an absolute maximum of +9°C and a minimum of -19°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Montreal climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Montreal in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+10°C) and the highest in 2021 (+14°C). The driest year was 1985 with only 524 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2843 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Montreal in February:
Is February a good time to visit Montreal?
It’s always a good time to visit Montreal, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Montreal in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Montreal rainy in February?
Montreal is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Montreal in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Montreal in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Montreal, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.