Brandon Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Brandon

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
-8.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
-19.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
-13.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
16 mm
Avg Humidity
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93%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-16.8°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies💧Dry month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Brandon February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Brandon, with average highs near -8.4°C and lows around -19.1°C (mean -13.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 16 mm of rainfall and 93% relative humidity across the period.

Brandon February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Brandon. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Brandon was 1998 — when the month averaged -6.1°C — while the coldest was 2019 at -20.5°C. Typical February days reach -8.4°C with nights near -19.1°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-12.9°C→-14.9°C-2°C
Max Temp-7.6°C→-9.1°C-1.5°C
Min Temp-18.2°C→-20.7°C-2.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.5°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.6°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

-21.0°C–-17.2°C10 yr (22%)
-17.2°C–-13.5°C13 yr (29%)
-13.5°C–-9.7°C12 yr (27%)
-9.7°C–-6.0°C10 yr (22%)

Brandon February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Brandon, averaging 16 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1998 with 50 mm, while the driest was 1993 at 2 mm.

Brandon February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Brandon during February averages 93%. The most humid February was 2010 at 96%, and the least humid were 1993 and 2002 at 84%.

Brandon February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Brandon. The sunniest Februarys were 2014, 2019 and 2022, among others at 3.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2024 at 2.

Brandon February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Brandon during February is 3.6 m/s. The windiest February was 1989 at 4.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2010 at 2.4 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Brandon

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Freezing
Morning
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Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How February Ranks in Brandon

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Brandon February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-13.6°C-12.4°C-13.9°C-14.5°C-14.6°C-1°C
Avg High-8.2°C-7.3°C-8.6°C-9.1°C-8.7°C-0.5°C
Avg Low-19.0°C-17.6°C-19.3°C-19.8°C-20.4°C-1.4°C
Avg Rain15 mm20 mm17 mm15 mm14 mm-1 mm

Extreme February Records in Brandon

🔥Warmest February9.1°C2002
🧊Coldest February-45.2°C1996
🌧️Wettest February50 mm1998
🏜️Driest February2 mm1993
🌬️Windiest February4.6 m/s1989

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Brandon have fallen by about 2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -45.2°C (1996) to a record high of 9.1°C (2002).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 16 mm, with a wettest year of 50 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Brandon?

A quieter season to visit Brandon

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Brandon. That said, February — with days averaging -8.4°C and nights around -19.1°C (mean -13.7°C) and low rainfall (16 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Brandon's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Brandon Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Brandon, with average highs near -8.4°C and lows around -19.1°C (mean -13.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 16 mm of rainfall and 93% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 16 mm of rainfall in Brandon, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 50 mm (1998), and the driest just 2 mm (1993). Humidity sits around 93% and average wind speed is 3.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.8 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have fallen by about 2°C. Daytime highs moved from -7.6°C to -9.1°C and overnight lows from -18.2°C to -20.7°C over the same span.
February Weather in Brandon, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-11.5°C-17.6°C-23.6°C1.9°C-37.5°C8 mm94%3.8 m/s3
2024-1.7°C-6.4°C-11.1°C6.2°C-22.9°C18 mm86%3.9 m/s2
2023-7.7°C-13.1°C-18.4°C1.7°C-35.1°C10 mm95%3.7 m/s2.9
2022-12.4°C-19.1°C-25.9°C1.3°C-37.4°C26 mm94%4.1 m/s3.1
2021-12.1°C-18.2°C-24.3°C5.1°C-41.2°C12 mm87%3.7 m/s2.9
2020-6.7°C-13.1°C-19.4°C4.8°C-34.5°C6 mm93%3.6 m/s2.9
2019 ❄️-15.5°C-20.5°C-25.4°C-8.3°C-37.9°C24 mm95%3.3 m/s3.1
2018-10.8°C-16.9°C-23.0°C1.8°C-32.3°C7 mm88%4 m/s3
2017-5.2°C-9.7°C-14.3°C5.5°C-29.7°C13 mm90%3.5 m/s2.9
2016-3.8°C-9.2°C-14.5°C7.5°C-27.7°C16 mm86%3.3 m/s2.4
2015-13.5°C-19.8°C-26.2°C-1.6°C-37.6°C17 mm94%3.7 m/s2.9
2014-14.7°C-20.3°C-25.9°C0.6°C-34.2°C19 mm95%4.1 m/s3.1
2013-7.4°C-12.9°C-18.4°C0.8°C-36.0°C15 mm96%3.1 m/s2.9
2012-3.3°C-8.4°C-13.6°C5.9°C-27.0°C4 mm85%3.3 m/s2.6
2011-9.3°C-14.6°C-19.8°C1.7°C-34.7°C10 mm95%4.1 m/s3
2010-7.8°C-12.6°C-17.4°C-1.9°C-28.0°C20 mm96%2.4 m/s2.9
2009-10.0°C-15.0°C-20.0°C0.3°C-33.7°C35 mm95%3.3 m/s2.8
2008-11.0°C-16.9°C-22.9°C0.7°C-38.9°C13 mm94%3.6 m/s2.9
2007-12.1°C-17.4°C-22.7°C-2.2°C-36.2°C26 mm95%3.4 m/s2.8
2006-8.4°C-14.3°C-20.1°C0.5°C-37.8°C19 mm94%3.7 m/s2.9
2005-7.2°C-11.9°C-16.7°C0.8°C-28.5°C8 mm95%3.1 m/s2.9
2004-6.3°C-11.6°C-16.9°C0.7°C-32.8°C12 mm96%3.4 m/s2.8
2003-12.3°C-18.2°C-24.1°C-1.1°C-36.4°C13 mm95%3.4 m/s2.8
2002-2.3°C-7.6°C-12.8°C9.1°C-26.1°C10 mm84%4 m/s2.7
2001-11.4°C-16.7°C-22.0°C0.0°C-32.1°C11 mm95%3.6 m/s3.1
2000-4.8°C-9.9°C-15.0°C5.5°C-30.8°C26 mm93%3.8 m/s2.5
1999-4.6°C-9.7°C-14.7°C1.5°C-29.3°C16 mm95%4 m/s2.8
1998 🔥 🌧️-2.3°C-6.1°C-9.9°C4.4°C-22.8°C50 mm96%3.2 m/s2.7
1997-7.0°C-12.8°C-18.5°C0.9°C-29.7°C21 mm96%3.5 m/s2.9
1996-9.0°C-14.5°C-20.1°C1.2°C-45.2°C24 mm95%4 m/s2.7
1995-9.4°C-14.0°C-18.7°C0.9°C-29.5°C29 mm95%3.8 m/s2.7
1994-13.7°C-19.4°C-25.1°C-2.0°C-42.2°C12 mm95%3.6 m/s2.7
1993-7.0°C-12.1°C-17.1°C7.2°C-24.0°C2 mm84%3.5 m/s2.6
1992-6.4°C-10.7°C-15.1°C2.5°C-30.6°C14 mm96%3.2 m/s2.7
1991-4.5°C-9.6°C-14.7°C2.1°C-27.7°C22 mm88%3.3 m/s2.6
1990-8.7°C-15.4°C-22.2°C2.0°C-34.3°C10 mm94%4.1 m/s2.4
1989-13.3°C-19.3°C-25.2°C0.0°C-43.1°C5 mm94%4.6 m/s2.8
1988-8.6°C-15.1°C-21.6°C8.9°C-37.7°C10 mm88%4.4 m/s2.7
1987-3.7°C-8.4°C-13.2°C0.9°C-22.0°C38 mm96%3.3 m/s2.7
1986-10.3°C-15.3°C-20.3°C0.6°C-37.4°C15 mm96%2.8 m/s2.4
1985-11.6°C-17.1°C-22.6°C1.7°C-40.1°C18 mm95%3.4 m/s2.6
1984-1.7°C-7.1°C-12.4°C7.5°C-34.0°C9 mm90%3.1 m/s2.5
1983-8.1°C-12.9°C-17.8°C1.2°C-33.8°C16 mm96%3.3 m/s—
1982-11.5°C-16.9°C-22.4°C1.0°C-37.5°C10 mm94%3.7 m/s—
1981-5.3°C-10.5°C-15.6°C7.5°C-39.1°C11 mm89%3.7 m/s—

Actual recorded February data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Brandon February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Brandon in February?▼

The average high in February is around -8.4°C with lows near -19.1°C (mean -13.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Brandon in February?▼

February averages 16 mm of rainfall in Brandon, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 50 mm in 1998.

What was the hottest February on record in Brandon?▼

The hottest February reached 9.1°C in 2002. The coldest dipped to -45.2°C in 1996.

Has February in Brandon gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have fallen by about 2°C. Daytime highs moved from -7.6°C to -9.1°C and overnight lows from -18.2°C to -20.7°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Brandon?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Brandon and one of the drier months, so plan for around -8.4°C daytime highs and -19.1°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Brandon?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Brandon, averaging -13.7°C.

What should I pack for Brandon in February?▼

For February in Brandon, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -8.4°C and lows of -19.1°C.

Is Brandon humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 93% — quite humid.

How windy is Brandon in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 3.6 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 4.6 m/s (1989).

Which February had the most rainfall in Brandon?▼

The wettest February on record was 1998 with 50 mm. On average, February sees 16 mm.

Where does this February weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Brandon behaves each February, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.