Quebec City or Montreal in February?
On climate data, Montreal comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
Quebec CityPhoto: Wilfredor · CC BY-SA 4.0
MontrealPhoto: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Quebec City | Montreal |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | -8 °C | -5 °C |
| Average daily low | -18 °C | -16 °C |
| Rainy days | 11 rainy days (est.) | 11 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 3 h/day | 3 h/day |
| Humidity | 96 % | 90 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Montreal is about 3 °C warmer by day.
Quebec City or Montreal in February: the short answer
In February, Montreal comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Quebec City 30/100 vs Montreal 32/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Quebec City averages a climate score of 41/100, Montreal 48/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about -8 °C in Quebec City and -5 °C in Montreal — warmer in Montreal. Average daily lows are around -18 °C versus -16 °C.
On rain, Quebec City sees about 11 rainy days in February and Montreal about 11. Sunshine is comparable (3 vs 3 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Quebec City records roughly 171 rainy days and Montreal about 162 — the drier of the two overall is Montreal. At their sunniest, Quebec City reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (June) and Montreal about 7 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Quebec City is at its best in June, July and August, while Montreal peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Montreal scores higher in February (Quebec City 37 vs Montreal 38).
Active & hiking: Montreal scores higher in February (Quebec City 28 vs Montreal 30).
Family: Montreal scores higher in February (Quebec City 27 vs Montreal 30).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Montreal leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Montreal carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.