When to go · Princeton
Princeton in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (snow and ice on Highway 3 are possible; many seasonal businesses close).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) / −6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (snow and ice on Highway 3 are possible; many seasonal businesses close).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
- JuneGreatInside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
- JulyGreatInside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
- AugustGreatInside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
Weather in February
- PrincetonHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 39 °F (4 °C), lows around 21 °F (-6 °C), rain on about 6 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 Princeton, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Feb: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 6 (better)
May: 8
Crowds
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Feb: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (snow and ice on Highway 3 are possible; many seasonal businesses close).
May: Inside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
Princeton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings