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Ottawa in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ottawa in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ottawa, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Ottawa in February 2025

OK Weather
Cold
🌨️
Snowy
If you plan to visit Ottawa in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of -3°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 13 snowy days in the month and around 45 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
-3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-32°C
Min.
+13°C
Max.
12 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ottawa has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Ottawa in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ottawa for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +8°C during the day to a minimum of -32°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -6°C to -1°C.

Is Ottawa warm or cold in February?

Ottawa is typically cold in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -5°C to -3°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -14°C to -12°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 Ottawa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ottawa in February

Ottawa weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
-5°C-3°C+3°C
Min. temperature
-36°C-32°C-29°C
Max. temperature
+13°C+13°C+27°C
Rainfall
13 mm12 mm28 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%70%67%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
335
Cloudy days
121112
Rainy days
114
Snowy days
161311

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from -5°C to -3°C during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 13 mm to 12 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Ottawa in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 11% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 19 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. Ottawa is amazing in February with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ottawa wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Ottawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 21% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 34 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Ottawa.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Ottawa?

This is the weather in Ottawa in February 2023:
1 February
☁️
-6°C
2 February
☁️
-1°C
3 February
☀️
-1°C
4 February
☀️
-20°C
5 February
☁️
-7°C
6 February
☀️
-4°C
7 February
☀️
-6°C
8 February
☁️
+6°C
9 February
☀️
+1°C
10 February
🌧️
+4°C
11 February
☀️
0°C
12 February
☀️
+4°C
13 February
☁️
+3°C
14 February
☀️
+6°C
15 February
☁️
+7°C
16 February
☁️
+8°C
17 February
🌨️
0°C
18 February
🌨️
-1°C
19 February
☁️
+5°C
20 February
☁️
+5°C
21 February
☁️
-3°C
22 February
☁️
-7°C
23 February
🌨️
-8°C
24 February
🌨️
-11°C
25 February
☀️
-12°C
26 February
🌨️
-2°C
27 February
☁️
-4°C
28 February
🌨️
-1°C
In February 2023 Ottawa had 9 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -2°C, with an absolute maximum of +8°C and a minimum of -20°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Ottawa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Ottawa in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+10°C) and the highest in 2012 (+13°C). The driest year was 1985 with only 469 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1378 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ottawa in February:

Is February a good time to visit Ottawa?

It’s always a good time to visit Ottawa, 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 Ottawa in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Ottawa rainy in February?

Ottawa is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Ottawa in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ottawa in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Ottawa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ottawa, 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.