February 16 is generally a great time to visit Quebec City. While there is a slight chance of rain (29%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable -5°C weather. You'll find plenty of company in Quebec City this month as tourism activity remains quite robust.
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Essential Travel Info for Quebec City
Currency
CAD
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Language
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Driving
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Safety
Very High Safety
GPI: 1.389
Quebec City Weather Forecast for February 16
"Cold & Crisp. Expect average highs of -5.2°C. 29% chance of snow."
What to Wear in Quebec City in February
Based on historical data for February 16, Quebec City typically experiences temperatures between -14.8°C and -5.2°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. With a 29% chance of rain, keeping a raincoat or umbrella handy is a smart move.
Complete Packing Guide
Weekly breakdown & essential items for Quebec City
Smart Suitcase
- Heavy Coat
- Scarf
- Gloves
Average High
-5.2°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
-14.8°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
-11.2°C
🥶 Wind chill effect
Snow Chance
29%
Avg 1.9mm if it snows
Snowfall
1.7 cm
~29% chance
Pressure
1015 hPa
High volatility
Quebec City Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
❓ Expect variable conditions. Have flexible plans and pack for multiple weather scenarios.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 15 for extended outdoor time
Type I-II
🔴 73 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 110 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 183 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
-9.4°C
Dry air
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
😕 Best outdoor time:
Midday (11 AM - 3 PM) when warmest
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Canada
Flight Traffic
Busy
70/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~33
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Quebec City
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
06:49
☀️ Noon
12:00
🌇 Sunset
17:11
⏱️ Daylight
10h 22m
Wind Speed
16.6 km/h
Gentle breeze
Sunshine
6.0 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
72%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Quebec City
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
⛅ Good
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Quiet
Price Level
💰 Affordable
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Fish are active due to pressure changes.
Air quality is acceptable. Sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Quebec City on February 16 averages -5.2°C with a 29% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 0/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Quebec City Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
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Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Quebec City Worth Visiting on February 16?
Planning a trip to Quebec City on February 16? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging -5.2°C with a 29% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 33 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 6 vaccinations are recommended for Canada, including COVID-19.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest February 16 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 9.1°C in 2016, while the coldest dropped to -22.4°C in 2022.