Vancouver · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 43°F, low 34°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 80% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 18 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
43° / 34°F
Humidity
80%
Rain days
18/mo
Wind
10 mph
What February feels like in Vancouver
Sunrise
08:20
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:31
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Vancouver in February
The kit for February in Vancouver: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
-1° avg high
-1 rain days
Vancouver in January →
February
43°F avg high
18 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-5° avg high
-1 rain days
Vancouver in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Vancouver in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Vancouver in February?+
Average high 43°F, average low 34°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Vancouver?+
Compared to January (avg high 44°F), February is cooler. Compared to March (avg high 49°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Vancouver in February?+
Expect about 18 measurable rain days in February, on average.