When to go · Fredericton
Fredericton in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lows near −15 °C (5 °F), heavy snow), and the muddy spring thaw in late Mar–Apr.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lows near 5 °F (−15 °C), heavy snow), and the muddy spring thaw in late Mar–Apr.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) / −14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lows near −15 °C (5 °F), heavy snow), and the muddy spring thaw in late Mar–Apr.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lows near 5 °F (−15 °C), heavy snow), and the muddy spring thaw in late Mar–Apr.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Fredericton's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river trails; mid-Sep for the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
- JulyGreatInside Fredericton's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river trails; mid-Sep for the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
- AugustGreatInside Fredericton's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river trails; mid-Sep for the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
- SeptemberGreatInside Fredericton's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river trails; mid-Sep for the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
Weather in February
- FrederictonHighs around -2.3 °C (28 °F), lows around -13.9 °C (7 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 28 °F (-2.3 °C), lows around 7 °F (-13.9 °C), rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: Québec Winter Carnival and Ottawa's Winterlude; Family Day long weekend in most provinces.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Fredericton, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: -2.3 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2.3 °C)
Jun: 22.8 °C (73 °F)73 °F (22.8 °C)
Night low
Feb: -13.9 °C (7 °F)7 °F (-13.9 °C)
Jun: 9.9 °C (50 °F)50 °F (9.9 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 10 (better)
Jun: 13
Crowds
Feb: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Feb: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Jun: 1
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lows near −15 °C, heavy snow), and the muddy spring thaw in late Mar–Apr.
June: Inside Fredericton's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river trails; mid-Sep for the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
Fredericton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast