Montreal vs Boston

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Boston edges ahead as the better destination in February. Boston offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Montreal sees 7 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Montreal is on the cooler side at -3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Boston is cooler at 3°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in February.

Montreal reaches an average high of -3°C (27°F) and drops to -12°C (10°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Boston averages 3°C (37°F) for the high and -6°C (21°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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.

Montreal receives approximately 61 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Boston sees 83 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 1 rain day and 22 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.