Ottawa weather in February

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 | |
| Rainfall | 76 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 11°F | |
| Sunshine | 6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 62.5 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.