Windsor Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Windsor

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
0.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
-7.9°C
Avg Temp
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-3.7°C
Avg Rain
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47 mm
Avg Humidity
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85%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-12.6°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Windsor February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Windsor, with average highs near 0.4°C and lows around -7.9°C (mean -3.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 47 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

Windsor February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Windsor. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Windsor was 2024 — when the month averaged 1.3°C — while the coldest was 2015 at -13.1°C. Typical February days reach 0.4°C with nights near -7.9°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-3.7°C→-3.0°C+0.7°C
Max Temp0.6°C→1.3°C+0.7°C
Min Temp-7.8°C→-7.3°C+0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

-14.0°C–-10.0°C1 yr (2%)
-10.0°C–-6.0°C9 yr (20%)
-6.0°C–-2.0°C24 yr (53%)
-2.0°C–2.0°C11 yr (24%)

Windsor February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Windsor, averaging 47 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2018 with 133 mm, while the driest was 2024 at 12 mm.

Windsor February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Windsor during February averages 85%. The most humid February was 1985 at 93%, and the least humid was 1989 at 78%.

Windsor February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Windsor. The sunniest February was 2024 at 2.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2010, 2011 and 2013, among others at 2.

Windsor February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Windsor during February is 4.2 m/s. The windiest February was 2002 at 4.9 m/s, while the calmest was 1983 at 3.2 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Windsor

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Freezing
Morning
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Freezing
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How February Ranks in Windsor

🥶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 Windsor Weather by Month

Windsor February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-4.2°C-3.2°C-3.8°C-4.4°C-3.0°C+1.2°C
Avg High-0.1°C0.9°C0.3°C-0.2°C1.2°C+1.3°C
Avg Low-8.3°C-7.4°C-7.8°C-8.6°C-7.2°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain41 mm45 mm48 mm56 mm39 mm-2 mm

Extreme February Records in Windsor

🔥Warmest February19.0°C2024
🧊Coldest February-27.4°C2015
🌧️Wettest February133 mm2018
🏜️Driest February12 mm2024
🌬️Windiest February4.9 m/s2002

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Windsor have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -27.4°C (2015) to a record high of 19°C (2024).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 47 mm, with a wettest year of 133 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Windsor?

A quieter season to visit Windsor

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Windsor. That said, February — with days averaging 0.4°C and nights around -7.9°C (mean -3.7°C) and moderate rainfall (47 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Windsor'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 →

Windsor Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Windsor, with average highs near 0.4°C and lows around -7.9°C (mean -3.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 47 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 47 mm of rainfall in Windsor, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 133 mm (2018), and the driest just 12 mm (2024). Humidity sits around 85% and average wind speed is 4.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.3 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 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 0.6°C to 1.3°C and overnight lows from -7.8°C to -7.3°C over the same span.
February Weather in Windsor, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-0.9°C-5.1°C-9.3°C9.8°C-19.1°C32 mm86%4 m/s2.4
2024 🔥5.7°C1.3°C-3.1°C19.0°C-8.8°C12 mm79%3.7 m/s2.9
20233.7°C-0.8°C-5.3°C12.9°C-16.6°C67 mm79%4.7 m/s2.7
20220.1°C-4.2°C-8.5°C8.8°C-15.8°C60 mm84%4.7 m/s2.8
2021-2.2°C-6.1°C-10.1°C9.7°C-18.8°C36 mm87%4.1 m/s2.5
20201.0°C-2.9°C-6.8°C8.8°C-17.4°C30 mm83%4.4 m/s2.3
20190.3°C-3.9°C-8.0°C10.3°C-19.8°C50 mm84%4.6 m/s2.2
2018 🌧️1.9°C-2.4°C-6.8°C16.8°C-15.4°C133 mm86%4.1 m/s2.1
20175.8°C1.0°C-3.8°C18.3°C-13.1°C46 mm82%4.4 m/s2.5
20162.0°C-2.2°C-6.5°C13.5°C-17.4°C48 mm81%4.6 m/s2.3
2015 ❄️-7.4°C-13.1°C-18.9°C0.9°C-27.4°C33 mm92%3.7 m/s2.1
2014-4.8°C-9.5°C-14.2°C4.1°C-22.8°C52 mm89%3.8 m/s2.5
2013-0.5°C-4.0°C-7.5°C3.5°C-12.9°C51 mm82%4.5 m/s2
20122.7°C-0.7°C-4.1°C6.9°C-9.9°C40 mm85%3.8 m/s2.3
2011-1.1°C-5.5°C-9.8°C11.2°C-20.5°C64 mm90%4.8 m/s2
2010-0.5°C-3.7°C-6.8°C5.1°C-11.3°C39 mm86%3.6 m/s2
20091.4°C-2.4°C-6.3°C13.4°C-18.2°C64 mm85%4.6 m/s2.1
2008-1.5°C-5.7°C-9.8°C4.5°C-19.7°C93 mm89%4 m/s2
2007-4.7°C-8.8°C-12.9°C3.0°C-22.7°C25 mm90%4.7 m/s2.2
20060.5°C-3.3°C-7.0°C9.6°C-16.6°C50 mm80%4.4 m/s2.6
20050.8°C-2.6°C-6.0°C6.4°C-12.3°C59 mm87%3.5 m/s2.1
20040.9°C-3.3°C-7.5°C12.0°C-17.0°C16 mm87%3.9 m/s2.6
2003-1.7°C-6.1°C-10.5°C6.5°C-16.4°C29 mm80%4.4 m/s2.4
20023.0°C-1.4°C-5.7°C12.0°C-15.0°C46 mm83%4.9 m/s2.6
20011.4°C-2.5°C-6.5°C12.5°C-12.7°C71 mm80%4.3 m/s2.3
20003.0°C-1.5°C-6.0°C18.8°C-14.1°C32 mm86%4.2 m/s2.3
19993.3°C-0.7°C-4.7°C16.6°C-12.0°C34 mm80%4.2 m/s2.1
19984.9°C1.1°C-2.7°C13.1°C-6.1°C62 mm85%3.3 m/s2.1
19971.7°C-2.5°C-6.8°C15.5°C-14.4°C84 mm85%4.2 m/s2.3
1996-0.4°C-4.3°C-8.3°C10.3°C-21.8°C33 mm82%4.5 m/s2
1995-2.0°C-6.2°C-10.5°C7.8°C-19.6°C20 mm85%4.5 m/s2
1994-2.0°C-6.7°C-11.4°C15.2°C-19.9°C34 mm87%4.5 m/s2.2
1993-2.3°C-6.2°C-10.1°C6.1°C-19.3°C34 mm87%3.9 m/s2.1
19921.8°C-2.2°C-6.2°C6.7°C-14.3°C33 mm85%3.7 m/s2.3
19912.1°C-1.8°C-5.6°C9.7°C-13.7°C23 mm84%4.3 m/s2.1
19901.4°C-3.0°C-7.3°C9.3°C-17.6°C94 mm83%4.4 m/s2.4
1989-2.1°C-5.5°C-8.9°C6.1°C-15.9°C20 mm78%4.3 m/s2.2
1988-1.7°C-5.9°C-10.2°C7.7°C-17.4°C39 mm82%4.8 m/s2.4
19872.0°C-2.3°C-6.6°C5.7°C-16.0°C15 mm81%3.9 m/s2.4
1986-2.1°C-5.9°C-9.6°C3.5°C-16.4°C65 mm91%3.6 m/s2.2
1985-2.3°C-6.6°C-10.8°C7.0°C-22.4°C86 mm93%4.3 m/s2.1
19844.1°C-0.2°C-4.4°C14.7°C-16.4°C31 mm85%4.3 m/s2.1
19832.9°C-1.2°C-5.4°C11.9°C-12.7°C24 mm83%3.2 m/s—
1982-3.2°C-7.1°C-10.9°C1.9°C-19.7°C26 mm92%3.8 m/s—
19811.3°C-3.2°C-7.7°C12.8°C-19.7°C66 mm88%4.6 m/s—

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

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Windsor February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Windsor in February?▼

The average high in February is around 0.4°C with lows near -7.9°C (mean -3.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Windsor in February?▼

February averages 47 mm of rainfall in Windsor, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 133 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest February on record in Windsor?▼

The hottest February reached 19°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to -27.4°C in 2015.

Has February in Windsor 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 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 0.6°C to 1.3°C and overnight lows from -7.8°C to -7.3°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Windsor?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Windsor and one of the drier months, so plan for around 0.4°C daytime highs and -7.9°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Windsor?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Windsor, averaging -3.7°C.

What should I pack for Windsor in February?▼

For February in Windsor, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 0.4°C and lows of -7.9°C.

Is Windsor humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 85% — quite humid.

How windy is Windsor in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 4.2 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 4.9 m/s (2002).

Which February had the most rainfall in Windsor?▼

The wettest February on record was 2018 with 133 mm. On average, February sees 47 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 Windsor 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.