Oakville Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Oakville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
-0.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
-5.7°C
Avg Temp
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-2.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
39 mm
Avg Humidity
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84%
Avg Wind
🌬️
5.2 m/s
Avg Solar
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2.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-11.3°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Oakville February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Oakville, with average highs near -0.1°C and lows around -5.7°C (mean -2.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 39 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

Oakville February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Oakville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Oakville was 2024 — when the month averaged 1.3°C — while the coldest was 2015 at -10.8°C. Typical February days reach -0.1°C with nights near -5.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-3.0°C→-1.5°C+1.5°C
Max Temp-0.1°C→1.1°C+1.2°C
Min Temp-5.9°C→-4.0°C+1.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-11.0°C–-7.7°C1 yr (2%)
-7.7°C–-4.5°C10 yr (22%)
-4.5°C–-1.2°C26 yr (58%)
-1.2°C–2.0°C8 yr (18%)

Oakville February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Oakville, averaging 39 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2008 with 87 mm, while the driest was 1987 at 5 mm.

Oakville February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Oakville during February averages 84%. The most humid February was 2015 at 91%, and the least humid was 2024 at 77%.

Oakville February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Oakville. The sunniest Februarys were 2022 and 2024 at 2.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1995 at 1.8.

Oakville February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Oakville during February is 5.2 m/s. The windiest February was 2007 at 7.1 m/s, while the calmest was 1998 at 3.7 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Oakville

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

How February Ranks in Oakville

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Oakville Weather by Month

Oakville February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-3.6°C-3.4°C-2.7°C-2.9°C-1.5°C+2.1°C
Avg High-0.6°C-0.3°C-0.1°C-0.2°C1.0°C+1.6°C
Avg Low-6.6°C-6.5°C-5.4°C-5.5°C-4.0°C+2.6°C
Avg Rain35 mm22 mm50 mm48 mm38 mm+3 mm

Extreme February Records in Oakville

🔥Warmest February12.4°C2023
🧊Coldest February-22.6°C2015
🌧️Wettest February87 mm2008
🏜️Driest February5 mm1987
🌬️Windiest February7.1 m/s2007

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Oakville have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -22.6°C (2015) to a record high of 12.4°C (2023).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 39 mm, with a wettest year of 87 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.3°C per decade while lows rose 0.6°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Oakville?

A quieter season to visit Oakville

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Oakville. That said, February — with days averaging -0.1°C and nights around -5.7°C (mean -2.9°C) and moderate rainfall (39 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Oakville'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 →

Oakville Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Oakville, with average highs near -0.1°C and lows around -5.7°C (mean -2.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 39 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 39 mm of rainfall in Oakville, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 87 mm (2008), and the driest just 5 mm (1987). Humidity sits around 84% and average wind speed is 5.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.1 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 risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from -0.1°C to 1.1°C and overnight lows from -5.9°C to -4°C over the same span.
February Weather in Oakville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-0.7°C-3.1°C-5.6°C5.6°C-12.1°C45 mm84%5.9 m/s2.2
2024 🔥3.7°C1.3°C-1.1°C11.3°C-6.9°C22 mm77%4.7 m/s2.6
20232.9°C0.0°C-2.9°C12.4°C-13.6°C47 mm81%6.1 m/s2.3
20220.4°C-2.5°C-5.5°C7.4°C-11.5°C51 mm82%6.4 m/s2.6
2021-0.9°C-3.0°C-5.1°C6.4°C-9.4°C30 mm82%5.6 m/s2.3
20200.6°C-1.7°C-4.0°C6.1°C-13.8°C33 mm82%5.7 m/s2.1
20190.4°C-2.6°C-5.6°C8.1°C-14.8°C50 mm83%6.1 m/s1.9
20181.7°C-1.0°C-3.7°C10.3°C-10.5°C61 mm85%5.1 m/s2.1
20173.7°C0.9°C-1.9°C11.0°C-8.5°C50 mm83%5.5 m/s2.2
20161.1°C-1.9°C-4.9°C10.2°C-18.5°C63 mm84%5.5 m/s2.3
2015 ❄️-7.3°C-10.8°C-14.2°C0.2°C-22.6°C39 mm91%5.4 m/s2.2
2014-4.2°C-6.7°C-9.2°C3.2°C-17.5°C53 mm86%5 m/s2.1
2013-0.2°C-2.3°C-4.3°C5.1°C-9.2°C54 mm81%5.5 m/s1.9
20122.7°C0.6°C-1.5°C6.7°C-7.8°C32 mm81%5.2 m/s2.1
2011-0.4°C-2.9°C-5.4°C8.0°C-10.8°C47 mm84%6.3 m/s2
20100.3°C-1.9°C-4.0°C3.3°C-8.8°C28 mm83%5.1 m/s2
20090.8°C-1.8°C-4.5°C8.1°C-13.8°C54 mm84%5.5 m/s2.4
2008 🌧️-0.3°C-2.8°C-5.4°C5.9°C-12.2°C87 mm85%5.6 m/s1.9
2007-2.8°C-5.2°C-7.6°C3.9°C-13.1°C32 mm88%7.1 m/s2.1
20060.8°C-1.6°C-4.1°C9.8°C-11.2°C53 mm82%6.3 m/s2.3
20050.6°C-1.6°C-3.8°C6.0°C-9.4°C52 mm84%4.4 m/s2.4
20040.2°C-2.2°C-4.6°C6.1°C-12.1°C24 mm84%5.2 m/s2.2
2003-3.0°C-6.2°C-9.3°C3.7°C-18.0°C45 mm85%5.3 m/s2.1
20021.7°C-1.6°C-4.9°C8.2°C-12.6°C45 mm84%5.5 m/s2.2
2001-0.3°C-3.3°C-6.3°C9.3°C-12.4°C72 mm84%4.7 m/s2
20001.2°C-1.0°C-3.3°C10.0°C-8.8°C35 mm84%5.5 m/s2.2
19991.4°C-1.5°C-4.4°C8.8°C-13.9°C24 mm82%4.2 m/s2.3
19982.1°C-0.5°C-3.2°C6.2°C-11.1°C22 mm83%3.7 m/s2.2
19970.9°C-2.7°C-6.4°C10.3°C-15.8°C37 mm83%5 m/s2.3
1996-1.8°C-4.7°C-7.7°C6.1°C-15.1°C18 mm84%5 m/s2
1995-2.5°C-5.8°C-9.0°C4.0°C-16.8°C15 mm82%5.3 m/s1.8
1994-2.6°C-5.9°C-9.2°C8.7°C-18.2°C13 mm84%5.5 m/s2.2
1993-2.7°C-5.7°C-8.7°C4.4°C-16.9°C16 mm82%5 m/s2.1
19920.3°C-2.9°C-6.1°C5.5°C-14.6°C17 mm82%4.3 m/s2
19911.1°C-1.9°C-4.9°C6.6°C-14.2°C12 mm84%5 m/s2.1
19900.6°C-2.6°C-5.9°C7.4°C-14.2°C42 mm82%5.3 m/s2
1989-2.2°C-4.9°C-7.7°C6.0°C-15.5°C12 mm78%4.9 m/s2.1
1988-1.2°C-4.5°C-7.9°C6.2°C-13.7°C28 mm80%5.9 m/s2.1
1987-0.3°C-4.1°C-7.8°C3.7°C-18.4°C5 mm82%4 m/s2.1
1986-1.4°C-4.0°C-6.6°C4.4°C-12.1°C25 mm85%4.4 m/s2
1985-2.2°C-5.3°C-8.4°C6.7°C-15.3°C73 mm90%5.2 m/s2.1
19841.2°C-1.6°C-4.4°C8.0°C-15.1°C53 mm90%4.4 m/s1.9
19830.7°C-2.2°C-5.1°C7.2°C-14.0°C40 mm85%3.8 m/s—
1982-2.5°C-5.3°C-8.0°C2.6°C-14.8°C41 mm89%5.1 m/s—
19812.2°C-0.8°C-3.8°C9.3°C-13.6°C38 mm87%5.8 m/s—

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

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Oakville February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Oakville in February?▼

The average high in February is around -0.1°C with lows near -5.7°C (mean -2.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Oakville in February?▼

February averages 39 mm of rainfall in Oakville, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 87 mm in 2008.

What was the hottest February on record in Oakville?▼

The hottest February reached 12.4°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to -22.6°C in 2015.

Has February in Oakville gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from -0.1°C to 1.1°C and overnight lows from -5.9°C to -4°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Oakville?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Oakville and one of the drier months, so plan for around -0.1°C daytime highs and -5.7°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Oakville?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Oakville, averaging -2.9°C.

What should I pack for Oakville in February?▼

For February in Oakville, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -0.1°C and lows of -5.7°C.

Is Oakville humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 84% — quite humid.

How windy is Oakville in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 5.2 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 7.1 m/s (2007).

Which February had the most rainfall in Oakville?▼

The wettest February on record was 2008 with 87 mm. On average, February sees 39 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 Oakville 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.