Late winter · Weather & things to do
Québec City in February
Québec City sees its driest month, with just 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 22°F (-5°C) and lows of 4°F (-16°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 45/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 22°F (-5°C)
- Avg low
- 4°F (-16°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.5 in (64 mm)
- Humidity
- 96%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 22°F (-5°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 4°F (-16°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (45 → 45/100).
- Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
- February sits inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 4°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Québec City in February
With highs near 22°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Aux Anciens Canadiens
Traditional Quebec cooking in a red-roofed house from the 1670s: tourtiere, pea soup, maple syrup pie.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 22°F.
La Citadelle de Québec
Star-shaped fortress still home to the Royal 22e Régiment, with guided tours and summer guard changes.
Hotel de Glace
Ice hotel rebuilt each winter from snow and ice at Valcartier, with sculpted rooms, an ice bar and a chapel.
Paillard
Busy bakery-café for croissants, sandwiches and gelato inside the walls.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Glissades de la Terrasse
Wooden toboggan run on the Terrasse Dufferin, open in winter since 1884, beside the Chateau Frontenac.
Plains of Abraham
Battlefields park where the 1759 battle was fought, now lawns and lookouts over the river.
Nearby in February
- Charlevoix in February~65 mi · highs 19°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in February~144 mi · highs 25°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mont-Tremblant in February~166 mi · highs 21°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Vermont in February~169 mi · highs 26°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°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 ~332 m to Québec City's ~58 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.
Québec City in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Québec City?
It's middling, scoring 45/100. The best months are May & June and September, at up to 83. Expect highs of 22°F (-5°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain or snow. Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Québec City in February?
Average highs are 22°F (-5°C) and average lows 4°F (-16°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Québec City in February?
Some: about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 45.2 in (1147 mm).
What should I pack for Québec City in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 4°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Québec City
Routes in season in February
- Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant Late Nov – Mar
Planning Québec City in February?
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