Montreal in February
Lights and winter sports
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is one of the weakest months in Montreal.
February brings Montréal en Lumière, a winter festival of food, light and culture, and good conditions for skating and cross-country skiing on Mount Royal.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- -11–-4°C
- Cold and snowy.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Montréal en Lumière and winter activities.
–Very cold with possible snowstorms.
My tip for February
Book popular restaurants ahead during the festival and bring warm boots.
- Winter festivals
- Skating
- Food
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Montreal, 11th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is March.
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What’s on in Montreal in February
- Deep winter
- Very cold; dress properly and use the Underground City.
January–February
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Weather
Weather in Montreal in February
In February Montreal averages a high of -4°C (25°F) and a low of -11°C (12°F), with about 71 mm of rain or snow over 13 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around -5°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- -4°C
- 25°F
- Average low
- -11°C
- 12°F
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Wet days
- 13
Climate data: Environment and Climate Change Canada. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Montreal in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Montreal?
- February is one of the weakest months in Montreal. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Montreal overall (11 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Montréal en Lumière and winter activities. The main downside: Very cold with possible snowstorms.
- What is the weather like in Montreal in February?
- Average highs are around -4°C and lows around -11°C. Expect about 71 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Cold and snowy. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around -5°C).
- Is Montreal crowded in February?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Montreal in February?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value hotel rates. The best-value month is March.
- When is the best time to visit Montreal?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (February ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is March.
Still going to Montreal in February?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — very cold with possible snowstorms.
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