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Fredericton Weather in February

Fredericton in February

The short of it: Fredericton in February averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -14 °C (8 °F), with 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 10 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -14° · rain 89 mm · daylight 10 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Fredericton an average February high of -2°, a low of -14° and some 89 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 17 min in mid-February, 76 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Fredericton runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Uptown Fredericton, 0 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Fredericton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 16 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 17 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Uptown FrederictonNew Brunswick0 km SW-2°-14°87 mm
Rabbit TownNew Brunswick2 km NE-2°-14°89 mm
North HanwellNew Brunswick2 km NW-2°-14°85 mm
Town PlatNew Brunswick2 km NE-2°-14°88 mm
Skyline AcresNew Brunswick3 km ESE-2°-14°89 mm
Downtown FrederictonNew Brunswick3 km NE-2°-14°88 mm
Barkers PointNew Brunswick3 km ENE-2°-13°90 mm
Southwood ParkNew Brunswick4 km SE-2°-14°89 mm

The Almanac · Fredericton 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 -2°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Fredericton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-14°105 mm13 km/h9 h 1 min✦
February-2°-14°89 mm13 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March3°-8°103 mm14 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April10°-1°92 mm13 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦
May18°5°100 mm12 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦
June23°10°96 mm10 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
July26°13°92 mm9 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
August26°13°86 mm9 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September21°8°92 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°3°116 mm12 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November6°-2°112 mm12 km/h9 h 23 min✦
December-1°-9°120 mm13 km/h8 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fredericton in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fredericton in February?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -14 °C (8 °F), with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Fredericton?

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

How long are the days in Fredericton in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 17 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 40 min in December to 15 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Fredericton in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Fredericton in February?

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

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