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Brandon Weather in February

Brandon in February

The short of it: Brandon in February averages a high of -8 °C (17 °F) and a low of -20 °C (-3 °F), with 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain and about 10 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -20° · rain 13 mm · daylight 10 h 1 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & October

February in Brandon brings afternoons near -8° and nights around -20°, with about 13 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -8°, nights near -20°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 13 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 1 min in mid-February, 88 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Brandon runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Shilo, 22 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Brandon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
7° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 1 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShiloManitoba22 km ESE-9°-20°14 mm
RiversManitoba29 km NW-9°-20°12 mm
SourisManitoba34 km SW-8°-19°16 mm
CarberryManitoba43 km E-9°-20°16 mm
MinnedosaManitoba45 km N-9°-21°13 mm
NeepawaManitoba55 km NE-9°-20°14 mm
BoissevainManitoba69 km S-8°-19°16 mm
VirdenManitoba70 km W-8°-19°15 mm

The Almanac · Brandon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about -8°, nights near -20°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 13 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Brandon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-22°18 mm15 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February-8°-20°13 mm14 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March-1°-12°25 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April10°-3°25 mm16 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
May18°4°72 mm17 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
June23°10°97 mm14 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦
July26°13°87 mm12 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
August26°11°81 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September20°7°40 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-1°33 mm15 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-9°22 mm15 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-8°-18°24 mm14 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Brandon in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Brandon in February?

Days average -8 °C (17 °F) and nights -20 °C (-3 °F), with about 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -8°, nights near -20°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 13 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Brandon?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Brandon in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 7 min in December to 16 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Brandon in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Brandon in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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