Quebec City vs Montreal

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

Quebec City is on the cooler side at -5°C, requiring warmer clothing. Montreal is cooler at -3°C.

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

Quebec City reaches an average high of -5°C (23°F) and drops to -14°C (7°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. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Quebec City receives approximately 69 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Montreal sees 61 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Montreal the drier option by 1 rain day and 8 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.