Every winter,Montrealers discover a passion for the weather. Here, talking about the rain and the sunshine isn’t just a way to pass the time in the elevator with neighbors you vaguely dislike.
It’s not approximate, it’s not even an observation. You don’t point a gloved index finger at the sky and mumble,“Looks like it’s going to snow later,” becauseyou have nothing else to say on a firstdate. Winter weather in Montreal is serious business.
January was winter in the most agonizing sense of the word. After a month that was either freezing, too warm, or very snowy—forcing us to take tiny steps on the streets due to the mysterious danger of the sidewalks— it looks like February 2026 will be a little calmer.
Weather forecast for February 2026 in Montreal
February 1 marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It will also be the first day of 2026 when the sun setsafter 5 p.m. Let’s just say we’re entering the second half of winter—and heading toward spring.
According to the Farmers’ Almanac, the last period of very cold weather in the winter of 2026 will be at the end of January. The last months of winter, between February and April, should be slightly milder. At least, the winter will be more consistent and closer to seasonal averages.
Temperatures, precipitation, winds, etc.
According to The Weather Network, February averages are fairly consistent with seasonal norms, fortunately. Temperatures are expected to range from -4 to -11 degrees Celsius (feels like -7 to -17). These temperatures are perfect for skiing, walking—with a little energy—through the streets without freezing, and are just charming enough to reconcile us with winter.
We’re expecting 37.8 cm of snow and 19.4 mm of rain this month, spread out over about eight days.
The rain may be heavy, but today we’re choosing to focus on the 11 days of sunshine forecast for the shortest month of the year. February 1 will be very sunny—and we hope it will last.
Have a great February 2026 in Montreal, and enjoy the winter!