Late winter · Weather & things to do
Toronto in February
Toronto sees its driest month, with just 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 32°F (0°C) and lows of 22°F (-5°C).
With a comfort score of 43/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 32°F (0°C)
- Avg low
- 22°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.9 in (49 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 32°F (0°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 1.9 in (49 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.5 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (41 → 43/100).
- Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route recommends May – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 22°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Toronto in February
With highs near 32°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Distillery District
Pedestrian Victorian industrial district of galleries, cafés and shops.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 32°F.
Kensington Market
Bohemian blocks of vintage shops, cafés and global food counters.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
St. Lawrence Market
Historic food hall with butchers, cheesemongers and the peameal bacon sandwich.
Royal Ontario Museum
Natural history and world culture museum with dinosaur galleries and the Crystal facade.
Carousel Bakery
St. Lawrence Market stall that made the peameal bacon sandwich famous.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 32°F.
Nearby in February
- Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in February~36 mi · highs 33°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Prince Edward County in February~109 mi · highs 30°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Seneca Lake in February~133 mi · highs 32°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Keuka Lake in February~135 mi · highs 33°F, 2.1 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Toronto in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Toronto?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 43/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 32°F (0°C) and 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain or snow. Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route recommends May – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Toronto in February?
Average highs are 32°F (0°C) and average lows 22°F (-5°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Toronto in February?
Not much: about 1.9 in (49 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 30.5 in (774 mm).
What should I pack for Toronto in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 22°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Toronto in February?
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