When to go · Montreal

Montreal in February

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow, wind chill); mid-July if you dislike crowds.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) / −12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Medium; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Montreal

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow, wind chill); mid-July if you dislike crowds.

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MontrealHighs around -3 °C (27 °F), lows around -12 °C (10 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 27 °F (-3 °C), lows around 10 °F (-12 °C), rain on about 12 days

Canada overall: Québec Winter Carnival and Ottawa's Winterlude; Family Day long weekend in most provinces.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Montreal, side by side.

First month

Second month

February: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow, wind chill); mid-July if you dislike crowds.

June: Inside Montreal's best window: Jun–Sep (festivals, warm); late Sep–Oct for colour.

Montreal: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.