Canada
Canada in February
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Canada in February — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Canada in February?
- Victoria is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 8°C (47°F) in February; Yellowknife is the coolest at -18°C (-1°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Canada in February?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Victoria (8°C (46°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
8°
Victoria
Coolest
-18°
Yellowknife
Driest
10 mm
Calgary
Warmest sea
8°
Victoria
Victoria is the warm end of Canada in February (8°C (47°F)); Yellowknife the cool end (-18°C (-1°F)). On average it is 2.5 °C (4 °F) warmer than January. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Winnipeg, Calgary, and Ottawa.
Best places in Canada in February
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27 
Winnipeg
Manitoba · Canada
-8° / -19° 15 mm Feb
25
Calgary
Alberta · Canada
0° / -12° 10 mm Feb
16
Ottawa
Ontario · Canada
-4° / -14° 57 mm Feb
26
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan · Canada
-7° / -18° 11 mm Feb
18
Toronto
Ontario · Canada
-1° / -8° 50 mm Feb
28
Drumheller
Alberta · Canada
-2° / -15° 11 mm Feb
20
Banff
Alberta · Canada
-1° / -12° 22 mm Feb
21
Edmonton
Alberta · Canada
-4° / -14° 14 mm Feb
Weather in February by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg | -8° | -19° | 15 mm | — | 27 |
| Calgary | 0° | -12° | 10 mm | — | 25 |
| Edmonton | -4° | -14° | 14 mm | — | 21 |
| Banff | -1° | -12° | 22 mm | — | 20 |
| Yellowknife | -18° | -27° | 13 mm | — | 20 |
| Toronto | -1° | -8° | 50 mm | 3° | 18 |
| Windsor | 1° | -7° | 49 mm | 0° | 17 |
| Ottawa | -4° | -14° | 57 mm | — | 16 |
| Montreal | -5° | -14° | 64 mm | — | 15 |
| Victoria | 8° | 3° | 82 mm | 8° | 15 |
| Kingston | -2° | -11° | 66 mm | 2° | 15 |
| Québec | -5° | -15° | 70 mm | — | 13 |
| Moncton | -2° | -12° | 90 mm | — | 13 |
| Niagara Falls | 0° | -7° | 57 mm | — | 11 |
| Vancouver | 8° | 2° | 164 mm | 7° | 10 |
| St. John's | 0° | -8° | 124 mm | 0° | 3 |
Festivals in Canada in February
- Quebec Winter Carnival Annual festival in Canada
- Toronto Black Film Festival Film festival
- Festival du Voyageur Winter festival in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Butterflies Go Free Annual event at the Montreal Botanical Garden
- Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma Festival in Quebec, Canada
- World Community Film Festival
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Canada in February?
Average daytime highs range from -18° in Yellowknife to 8° in Victoria.
Can you swim in Canada in February?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Victoria at about 8°.