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Matane Weather in February

Matane in February

The short of it: Matane in February averages a high of -6 °C (21 °F) and a low of -17 °C (2 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 10 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -6° · low -17° · rain 71 mm · daylight 10 h 5 min

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

Thirty years of records give Matane an average February high of -6°, a low of -17° and some 71 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -6°, nights near -17°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 5 min in mid-February, 85 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Matane runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Saint-Ulric, 14 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Matane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 19 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 5 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-UlricQuebec14 km WSW-6°-17°71 mm
SayabecQuebec32 km SSW-7°-18°77 mm
Val-BrillantQuebec33 km S-8°-18°80 mm
AmquiQuebec41 km S-7°-18°80 mm
Lac-au-SaumonQuebec47 km SSE-7°-18°77 mm
CausapscalQuebec56 km SSE-7°-18°70 mm
Mont-JoliQuebec56 km WSW-6°-16°70 mm
Baie-ComeauQuebec63 km NW-7°-18°70 mm

The Almanac · Matane 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 -6°, nights near -17°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Matane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°90 mm19 km/h8 h 41 min✦
February-6°-17°71 mm19 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March-1°-11°68 mm19 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-3°64 mm18 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦
May14°4°92 mm16 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦
June19°9°96 mm15 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
July22°13°115 mm14 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
August22°12°82 mm14 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
September17°8°93 mm16 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October10°2°109 mm18 km/h10 h 41 min✦
November3°-3°98 mm19 km/h9 h 5 min✦
December-3°-11°89 mm20 km/h8 h 16 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matane in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matane in February?

Days average -6 °C (21 °F) and nights -17 °C (2 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -6°, nights near -17°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Matane?

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

How long are the days in Matane in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 5 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 16 min in December to 16 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Matane in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Matane in February?

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

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