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Charlevoix in February
Charlevoix edges warmer than January, with highs of 19°F (-7°C), lows of 3°F (-16°C) and about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 45/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 19°F (-7°C)
- Avg low
- 3°F (-16°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.4 in (62 mm)
- Humidity
- 97%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 00 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Highs only reach about 19°F (-7°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 3°F (-16°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 2.4 in (62 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (46 → 45/100).
- Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 3°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Charlevoix in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Le Saint-Pub
Brewpub of Microbrasserie Charlevoix serving hearty dishes with house Dominus Vobiscum beers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 19°F.
Le Massif de Charlevoix
Ski hill dropping straight toward the St. Lawrence, with summer hiking and the river views year-round.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best winter.
Baie-Saint-Paul
Artist village with galleries and cafés along Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 19°F.
Laiterie Charlevoix
Family cheese dairy making Le 1608 and other local cheeses, with a tasting shop.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Train de Charlevoix
Seasonal riverside rail line between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, hugging the St. Lawrence shore.
Nearby in February
- Québec City in February~65 mi · highs 22°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Montréal in February~208 mi · highs 25°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mont-Tremblant in February~220 mi · highs 21°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Maine in February~225 mi · highs 29°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~483 m to Charlevoix's ~319 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Charlevoix in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Charlevoix?
It's middling, scoring 45/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 81. Expect highs of 19°F (-7°C) and 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain or snow. Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Charlevoix in February?
Average highs are 19°F (-7°C) and average lows 3°F (-16°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Charlevoix in February?
Some: about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 43.4 in (1102 mm).
What should I pack for Charlevoix in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 3°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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