The month in detail
What to expect in February
Winter in Montreal is cool (-2°C during the day). Days are short (4.5h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
February ranks 8 out of 12 months in Montreal. Compared to January: +1.2h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in February
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-11°
Daylight
10.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is February the right month?
The best month in Montreal is July (8.6/10), 7.5 pts higher than February.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Canada
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyCanadian Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 27°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -3°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 33%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Other destinations in February
If February doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Montreal ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
CanadaTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.6 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
45.50°N · 73.57°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Montreal?
July is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 8.8h of sunshine and 30.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Montreal get in July?
Montreal averages 8.8 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Montreal?
November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Montreal in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Montreal good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Montreal scores 1.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Montreal?
November is the most difficult month to visit Montreal, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Montreal in February?
The average UV index reaches 3 in February in Montreal (low), with about 10.1h of daylight. No protection needed.