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Toronto in February
What February is really like in Toronto: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 0°C (32°F), lows of -6°C (21°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Still cold and snowy, with good skating at Nathan Phillips Square and the Harbourfront rink.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 0°C (32°F) / -6°C (21°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Toronto: days average 0°C (32°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about -6°C (21°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (-1°C (30°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 5°C (41°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:16
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:47
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold and snowy with wind off the lake; skating, holiday markets and indoor museums make the most of it, and hotel prices drop after New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown and the suburbs (January or February)
- Family Day — Ontario public holiday (third Monday of February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Financial District
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame fills the lower level of Brookfield Place and the 1885 former Bank of Montreal building at Front and Yonge, where the Stanley Cup sits beneath a stained-glass dome.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · The Annex
Bata Shoe Museum
Combine it with the ROM, a short walk east along Bloor Street.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Don Mills
Aga Khan Museum
Opened in 2014, the Aga Khan Museum presents the arts of Muslim civilisations from Spain to China — manuscripts, ceramics, textiles and scientific instruments — in a white granite building by Fumihiko Maki, set in formal gardens with reflecting pools.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Garden · Garden District
Allan Gardens Conservatory
Visit during the winter or spring flower shows, when the greenhouses are at their most colourful.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 0°C, lows near -6°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Toronto?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Toronto in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Toronto?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold and snowy, with good skating at Nathan Phillips Square and the Harbourfront rink.
+How warm is Toronto in February?
Average highs are around 0°C (32°F) and lows around -6°C (21°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Toronto in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.