Montreal · WinterMonth summary
Montreal weather in February
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°F – 28°F
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Montreal in February?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: February is a difficult time for Montreal. July (8.3/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Montreal in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
Winter in Montreal is cool (-2°F during the day). Days are short (7.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | 10°F | 27°F | 39% | 0.1in | 5.7h | 3.2/10 |
| ❄️ February | 10°F | 28°F | 41% | 0.1in | 7.0h | 3.6/10 |
| 🌨️ March | 23°F | 39°F | 40% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 34°F | 50°F | 42% | 0.2in | 9.8h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 46°F | 66°F | 35% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 75°F | 43% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 64°F | 81°F | 39% | 0.1in | 13.3h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 63°F | 77°F | 41% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 72°F | 27% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ October | 45°F | 57°F | 38% | 0.2in | 8.2h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 30°F | 41°F | 44% | 0.1in | 5.8h | 2.8/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 18°F | 32°F | 42% | 0.1in | 4.9h | 2.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Montreal averages 28°F, 41% rainy days and 7.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.6/10.
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Comparison
February vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +29°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Montreal in February
Is February a good time to visit Montreal?
February is not recommended for Montreal (score 3.6/10). With 41% rainy days and 7.0h of sunshine, consider July (8.3/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Montreal in February?
It's cool with 28°F daytime and 10°F at night. 7.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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