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Montreal in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Montreal in February 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Montreal in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +27°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 5 snowy days in the month and around 49 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

☀️
+27°F
Avg. max. temperature
-26°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
17 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
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 +28°F with a maximum of +41°F and a minimum of -6°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°F to +19°F.

Is Montreal warm or cold in February?

Montreal is typically cold in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +23°F to +27°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°F to +12°F.

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.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+23°F+27°F+37°F
Min. temperature
-29°F-26°F-20°F
Max. temperature
+55°F+59°F+79°F
Rainfall
18 mm17 mm34 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
71%69%66%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
457
Cloudy days
201717
Rainy days
113
Snowy days
654

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +23°F to +27°F 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 71% 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 4 to 5.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 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 4 m/s to 5 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 79 mm, with a 29% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 44 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 8 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 26% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% 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
Typically, there is a 29% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 86 mm.

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
☀️
+21°F
2 February
☁️
+39°F
3 February
🌨️
+38°F
4 February
🌨️
+19°F
5 February
🌨️
+12°F
6 February
☀️
+19°F
7 February
☁️
+31°F
8 February
☁️
+30°F
9 February
☀️
+35°F
10 February
☁️
+39°F
11 February
☁️
+40°F
12 February
🌧️
+41°F
13 February
☀️
+14°F
14 February
☁️
+11°F
15 February
☀️
+17°F
16 February
☀️
+38°F
17 February
🌧️
+41°F
18 February
🌨️
+41°F
19 February
🌨️
+26°F
20 February
☀️
+25°F
21 February
☁️
+39°F
22 February
☁️
+23°F
23 February
🌨️
+38°F
24 February
☀️
+16°F
25 February
🌨️
+11°F
26 February
🌨️
+24°F
27 February
☁️
+31°F
28 February
☀️
+19°F
In February 2023 Montreal had 9 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°F, with an absolute maximum of +41°F and a minimum of +12°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Montreal climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Montreal in February has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2015 (+16°F) and the highest in 1981 (+40°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 0 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.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Montreal

Source of the data

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, 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.