Ottawa weather in February

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February in Ottawa: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Ottawa · #859 of 897 destinations to visit in February · comfort 38/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Ottawa climate normals — February

Daytime high-2°C / 28°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-12°C / 11°F
Rainfall76 mm / 3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days12 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point-11°C / 11°F
Sunshine6 h/day
Daylight10.4 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall62.5 cm / 24.6 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Ottawa in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Ottawa?
February in Ottawa: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Ottawa on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
What is the weather like in Ottawa in February?
In February, Ottawa averages a daily high of -2.2°C and a low of -11.9°C, with about 75.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Ottawa in February?
Ottawa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in February.
Does it snow in Ottawa in February?
Ottawa sees roughly 62.5 cm of snowfall in February.

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