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Chicoutimi Weather in February

Chicoutimi in February

The short of it: Chicoutimi in February averages a high of -7 °C (19 °F) and a low of -19 °C (-3 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 10 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -7° · low -19° · rain 61 mm · daylight 10 h 7 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Chicoutimi an average February high of -7°, a low of -19° and some 61 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -7°, nights near -19°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 7 min in mid-February, 83 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Chicoutimi runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Saguenay, 0 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Chicoutimi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
7° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 7 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SaguenayQuebec0 km SSW-7°-19°61 mm
Saint-FulgenceQuebec13 km ENE-7°-19°62 mm
Saint-HonoréQuebec13 km N-8°-21°62 mm
JonquièreQuebec14 km W-8°-20°62 mm
La BaieQuebec16 km SE-7°-19°64 mm
Saint-AmbroiseQuebec24 km NW-8°-21°59 mm
Saint-Charles-de-BourgetQuebec28 km NW-8°-21°58 mm
Ferland-et-BoilleauQuebec31 km SSE-8°-19°69 mm

The Almanac · Chicoutimi 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 -7°, nights near -19°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Chicoutimi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-21°66 mm14 km/h8 h 44 min✦
February-7°-19°61 mm15 km/h10 h 7 min✦
March0°-12°61 mm14 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April8°-3°73 mm15 km/h13 h 37 min✦
May17°4°93 mm13 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦
June23°10°99 mm12 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
July25°13°134 mm10 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
August24°12°115 mm10 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
September19°8°122 mm11 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°3°117 mm14 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
November4°-3°89 mm14 km/h9 h 7 min✦
December-4°-13°84 mm14 km/h8 h 20 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chicoutimi in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chicoutimi in February?

Days average -7 °C (19 °F) and nights -19 °C (-3 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -7°, nights near -19°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Chicoutimi?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Chicoutimi in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 20 min in December to 16 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Chicoutimi in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Chicoutimi in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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