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Quebec in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Quebec in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in Quebec in February 2025

OK Weather
Cold
🌨️
Snowy
February could be a good time to visit Quebec, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around -5°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in February. However, expect about 14 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 65 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
-5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-32°C
Min.
+13°C
Max.
12 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quebec has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Quebec in February

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

Going from a maximum of +5°C during the day to a minimum of -30°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around -4°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -10°C to -5°C.

Is Quebec warm or cold in February?

Quebec is typically cold in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -6°C to -5°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -15°C to -13°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 Quebec, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Quebec in February

Quebec weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
-6°C-5°C+1°C
Min. temperature
-35°C-32°C-28°C
Max. temperature
+13°C+13°C+20°C
Rainfall
16 mm12 mm40 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%73%71%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
111111
Rainy days
012
Snowy days
161413

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from -6°C to -5°C during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 16 mm to 12 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 73%. Winds are calmer in comparison to January, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. 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 Quebec in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Quebec is gradually increasing during February, going from 1 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Quebec based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 18% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 28 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 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:
Quebec wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 560 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 Quebec based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 113 mm, with a 32% chance of snow on a typical day.

February is one of the snowiest months in Quebec.

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

How was the weather last February in Quebec?

This is the weather in Quebec in February 2023:
1 February
☀️
-10°C
2 February
🌨️
-4°C
3 February
☁️
-3°C
4 February
☁️
-23°C
5 February
🌨️
-8°C
6 February
🌨️
-5°C
7 February
☀️
-4°C
8 February
🌫️
+1°C
9 February
☀️
-3°C
10 February
🌨️
-3°C
11 February
☁️
-5°C
12 February
🌨️
+2°C
13 February
☁️
+1°C
14 February
🌨️
+1°C
15 February
☁️
+4°C
16 February
☁️
+5°C
17 February
🌨️
0°C
18 February
☀️
-6°C
19 February
☁️
+1°C
20 February
☁️
+3°C
21 February
☁️
-4°C
22 February
🌨️
-6°C
23 February
☁️
-11°C
24 February
☁️
-10°C
25 February
☀️
-14°C
26 February
🌨️
-9°C
27 February
☁️
-5°C
28 February
☁️
-5°C
In February 2023 Quebec had 5 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -4°C, with an absolute maximum of +5°C and a minimum of -23°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 43%. 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 Quebec climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+9°C) and the highest in 2010 (+12°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 618 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 44340 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quebec in February:

Is February a good time to visit Quebec?

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

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

Is Quebec rainy in February?

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

Is it sunny in Quebec in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quebec 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 Quebec

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Quebec, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.