Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for February
| Metric | Boston | Montreal | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 3°C (37°F)▲ | -3°C (27°F) | Boston |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -6°C (21°F)▲ | -13°C (9°F) | Boston |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 9 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 83 mm | 61 mm▲ | Montreal |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 23 km/h | 20 km/h▲ | Montreal |
Boston and Montreal are closely matched in February. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Boston is on the cooler side at 3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Montreal is cooler at -3°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in February.
Boston reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -6°C (21°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Montreal averages -3°C (27°F) for the high and -13°C (9°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.
Boston receives approximately 83 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Montreal sees 61 mm over 9 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 3°C, lows of -6°C, 9 rain days
Highs of -3°C, lows of -13°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during February.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. February is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Boston | Montreal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 2°C | 10d | -5°C | 11d |
| Feb | 3°C | 9d | -3°C | 9d |
| Mar | 7°C | 11d | 3°C | 11d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 11°C | 12d |
| May | 19°C | 11d | 19°C | 12d |
| Jun | 25°C | 10d | 23°C | 12d |
| Jul | 28°C | 10d | 26°C | 13d |
| Aug | 27°C | 9d | 25°C | 12d |
| Sep | 23°C | 8d | 21°C | 10d |
| Oct | 16°C | 10d | 13°C | 12d |
| Nov | 10°C | 10d | 6°C | 12d |
| Dec | 5°C | 10d | -1°C | 12d |
Boston Weather in February
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