What's the Weather like in Montreal in February
Temperature
Being the second coldest month after January, Montreal in February features freak spring days with average temperatures of -8 degrees Centigrade with highs of -4 degrees Centigrade and lows of -12 degrees Centigrade.
With sunny sub-zero days and bone chilling cold weather, February days in Montreal experience heavy snowfall with a touch of sunshine.
Humidity & Rain
During the month of February, Montreal's chance of a wet day gradually increases from 23 per cent to 26 per cent, with the chance of having a day with only rainfall increasing from 4 per cent to 9 per cent and a mix of snow and rain at 5 per cent throughout February.
The average rainfall during a day in the city remains at an average of 0.8 inches, with the monthly average rainfall measuring about 60 mm over the month over 4 days.
Snow
Throughout the course of February, the chance of having a day with only snow gradually decreases from 14 per cent to 12 per cent, with a daily snowfall average of about 1.1 inches (with a maximum of 2.0 inches and a minimum of 0.2 inches).
Sunshine Hours
Montreal in February experiences a gradual increase in the length of the day with a total addition of 1 hour, 20 minutes over the course of the month.
The city experiences an average of 4.4 sunshine hours in a day with about 16 per cent chances of having a sunny day.
Wind
In the month of February, Montreal experiences an average hourly wind direction predominantly from the west, with a 51 per cent peak proportion on the 3rd of the month.
It is also recorded that February 24 is the windiest day of the year, with the daily average wind speed equalling 10.9 miles per hour.
Dress Code
When visiting Montreal in the month of February, make sure you pack a hearty down jacket to ensure warmth and comfort as well as thick gloves, a hat, scarves and insulated boots for added warmth and protection.
Click here for Montreal's weather forecast for the next 14 days. Also, to get an idea of annual weather averages for Montreal, follow this link.
Montreal Hotels in February
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
An upscale hotel located at a 5-minute walk from the Bonaventure subway station, and at a distance of 2 km from Mount Royal Park and 11 km from the Montreal Botanical Garden, the Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel offers relaxed rooms with top scale amenities. With the standard rooms offering custom designed beds, flat-screen TVs, work desks, tea and coffeemakers, the upgrades add separate living areas with pull-out sofas and access to a lounge offering free breakfast, appetizers and beverages. Also included are amenities like an elegant bistro, a chic bar, a fitness centre with a sauna, an indoor swimming pool and a 24/7 business centre, as well as meeting and event space.
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
The contemporary Hotel Bonaventure Montréal is located at a 3-minute walk from Bonaventure metro station and 6 minutes from Centre Bell. With standard rooms offering facilities like desks, flat-screen TVs and free Wi Fi, Executive rooms provide access to the Executive Lounge's free breakfast and evening appetizers. The hotel also includes an on-site fine dining restaurant, a bistro/bar, a convenience store, a 24/7 fitness centre, an outdoor rooftop pool, a garden, 28 meeting rooms, a business centre, and a paid area shuttle.
Hotel Chrome
The unassuming Hotel Chrome is located at a 5-minute walk from Champ-de-Mars metro station, and a distance of 1.9 km from Bell Centre and 4.7 km from the La Ronde amusement park. A great option for budget travellers, this place is located at the city's centre and features traditional rooms offering free Wi-Fi, TVs, desks, mini-fridges and coffeemakers and suites offering microwaves. Added amenities include a casual bar and grill with a terrace, a business centre and meeting rooms.
M Hostel
M Hostel is a colourful, contemporary hostel located at a 11-minute walk from Double Six Beach, a 15-minute walk from DMZ Bali, a 3D Trick Art museum, and at a distance of 15 km from Sanur beach. With an accommodation capacity of 7 guests per dorm, the dorm facilities include free Wi-Fi, linens, shared bathrooms while private rooms add en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. With complimentary breakfast, parking and bike storage provided, extra amenities include a low-key restaurant with a terrace, plus a simple TV lounge and a convenience store.
Bars and Restaurants
Taverne Gaspar
The Taverne Gaspar overlooks the lovely Saint-Lawrence river and is conveniently located near the Auberge du Vieux-Port on de la Commune street. This historic restaurant has a lively, friendly vibe to it, and is a great place to settle in for a hearty brunch and a good conversation with friends and family. The restaurant offers casual, comforting cuisine inspired by British Gastro Pubs with French and Quebecois accents, local beers and classic, creative cocktails. Apart from these, they also offer on the menu, a wide range of spirits, and a carefully added wine list. Classy service, lovely vibes and great music, this place is a wonderful choice for a casual bite.
Restaurant Europea
A brilliant place for some upscale fine dining is the Restaurant Europea located in Downtown Montreal. This gourmet restaurant offers refined, creative, market-fresh cuisine with a Québecois accent and features a Victorian house modernized with an ultra-contemporary décor. With the à la carte menu offering some of Quebec's best produce, this restaurant is a wonderful invitation and opportunity to explore some of the earthy, natural wonders of Canada. The fairly quiet restaurant has attentive staff, unique and original presentation with a great attention to detail, and brilliant, flavourful food.
Restaurant Le Leman
Restaurant Le Léman is a casual bistro serving delectable Swiss cuisine using authentic Quebec products, easily one of the best Swiss restaurants in Montreal. The bistro has a nice, relaxed environment featuring Swiss decor and is a great choice for a visit with friends or family or even on a date night. With rich, tasty and hearty Swiss food and a diverse menu, this place is located in the heart of Montreal and offers exceptional, professional service too. This welcoming place gives you a feeling of being in a home away from home, and is just a wonderful place to eat well and have fun. While here, please do try the fondues- they are to die for.
Restaurant L'Avenue
Restaurant L'Avenue is one of Montreal's iconic brunch restaurants and offer hearty breakfasts that fill your stomach as well as your heart. With a fun, funky décor, quirky menu and a super cute vibe, the Restaurant L'Avenue offers hearty, huge portions with a brilliant quality of produce at incredibly cheap prices. Whatever be your taste, this restaurant has something to suit your liking. Expect a long queue if you happen to visit during the weekends, but we assure you the wait will be worth the while. If you do happen to visit, try the 'eat everything' combo and their milkshakes, you'll fall in love for sure!
Things to do in Montreal in February
Montreal Festival of Lights
Montreal Festival of Lights also called the Montréal en Lumière is an epic, pre-spring festival held in Montreal during the months of February and March. This exciting winter festival aims to light up the darkest period of the year with captivating indoor shows, performances, food festivals, rides and events, and is a pure delight to witness in every sense. The festival combines unique and fun family outdoor activities, performing arts, gastronomy, and programs like the Montreal en Lumiere gourmet fine dining program, an artistic program featuring music, theatre, dance and circus arts, and free fun activities for all age groups. Whatever be your idea of fun, we promise you will definitely find something to cheer about here.
Montreal's Gay Village
Located on the St. Catherine Street East and along Amherst Street in the Ville-Marie borough, Montreal's Gay Village does not have much to see, but can be visited for its upbeat vibe and a lively club scene. Famous for its art scenes and restaurants, the Gay Village is a great place to spend a cosy evening strolling about, for some shopping or even to stop by and have some great food. This place is a home to Montreal's gay and lesbian community, and is a wonderful place to celebrate diversity. With a lot of events and fun activities going on all through the night, the happening village is located close to the nearest metro which makes it easy to reach, and is a good place to stay close to if you prefer night life.
Winter festival
Montreal somehow perfectly knows how dark winters should be spent, and what must be done to have the most fun! Montreal's Winter festival is a winter festival of arts and culture which also adds an extravagant foodie twist to the celebration. With a blizzard of activities in downtown Montreal and surrounding areas, the winter festival is something to add on your list to make your February visit to Montreal worthwhile. Regardless of whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a culinary adventure or just some fun family time, this festival is not to be missed. With innumerable events and activities including performing arts, several gastronomic options, and fun-filled outdoor activities, the winter festival is a complete fun package for the entire family.
