February · Canada
Best time to visit Smithers in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Smithers in February
Average temperature -9°C, 60 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 99% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
8.8/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -9°C
- Rainfall
- 60 mm
- Humidity
- 99%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Smithers scores 8.8/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around -9°C, 60 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Smithers is a Bavarian-styled mountain town in the Bulkley Valley with Hudson Bay Mountain skiing and river fishing.
February is one of the strongest months in Smithers (4th)
February averages -9°C (15°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 60 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Smithers (4th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Smithers in February?
- In February, Smithers averages -9°C, 60 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Smithers?
- February earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Smithers in February?
- Expect about 60 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 99% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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