February · Canada
Best time to visit Montreal in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Montreal in February
Average temperature -7°C, 53 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
3.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Montreal scores 3.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -7°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Montréal sets Old Montréal's stone streets below Mount Royal, with Plateau cafés and bagels nearby.
February in Montreal: expect compromises
February sits at -7°C (19°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
53 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight.
That is 3.4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Montreal — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Montreal in February?
- In February, Montreal averages -7°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.4/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Montreal?
- February earns a 3.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Montreal in February?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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