Boston vs Montreal

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Boston edges ahead as the better destination in February. Boston offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Montreal sees 7 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Boston is on the cooler side at 3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Montreal is cooler at -3°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in February.

Boston reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -6°C (21°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Montreal averages -3°C (27°F) for the high and -12°C (10°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Boston receives approximately 83 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Montreal sees 61 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 1 rain day and 22 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.