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Perth Weather in February

Perth in February

The short of it: Perth in February averages a high of -3 °C (26 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 21 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 -3° · low -14° · rain 54 mm · daylight 10 h 21 min

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

February in Perth brings afternoons near -3° and nights around -14°, with about 54 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -3°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 54 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 21 min in mid-February, 73 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Perth runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Smiths Falls, 18 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

February in Perth, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 18 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 21 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Smiths FallsOntario18 km E-3°-13°55 mm
Carleton PlaceOntario27 km NNE-4°-14°47 mm
AlmonteOntario37 km N-4°-15°46 mm
Mississippi MillsOntario37 km N-4°-15°46 mm
StittsvilleOntario47 km NE-4°-14°55 mm
KanataOntario52 km NNE-4°-15°56 mm
Glen CairnOntario52 km NNE-4°-15°56 mm
BridlewoodOntario53 km NE-4°-14°56 mm

The Almanac · Perth 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 -3°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 54 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Perth by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°72 mm14 km/h9 h 8 min✦
February-3°-14°54 mm14 km/h10 h 21 min✦
March2°-8°59 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°0°77 mm14 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
May18°6°81 mm13 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦
June23°12°92 mm11 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
July26°15°89 mm10 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦
August25°14°78 mm10 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
September21°10°88 mm11 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°4°89 mm13 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November6°-2°79 mm14 km/h9 h 29 min✦
December-1°-9°66 mm15 km/h8 h 48 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Perth in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Perth in February?

Days average -3 °C (26 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -3°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 54 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Perth?

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

How long are the days in Perth in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 21 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 48 min in December to 15 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Perth in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Perth in February?

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

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