Best time to cruise · No regular sailings
Canada & New England cruises in February
February has no sailings, but Quebec City’s Winter Carnival, with its ice palace, night parades and canoe races across the frozen river, draws land visitors. For cruisers, it’s booking season; summer sailings with a Quebec City overnight and fall voyages to Newfoundland fill early.
- No regular sailings
- Avg high 30°F
- 10 hrs daylight
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Canada & New England in February: No regular sailings
February has no sailings, but Quebec City’s Winter Carnival, with its ice palace, night parades and canoe races across the frozen river, draws land visitors. For cruisers, it’s booking season; summer sailings with a Quebec City overnight and fall voyages to Newfoundland fill early.
Across Canada & New England cruise ports, February brings average highs around 30°F (-1°C) and lows near 16°F, with about 3.5 inches of rain over the month and roughly 10 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- No regular sailings
- Season
- May to October; fall foliage late September to mid-October, warmest July and August.
- Average high / low
- 30°F / 16°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 3.5 in
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 5 to 7 nights round trip; 10 to 14 nights one way to Quebec City or Montreal
How February compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: No regular sailings
- Feb: No regular sailings
- Mar: No regular sailings
- Apr: No regular sailings
- May: Shoulder season
- Jun: Good time to go
- Jul: Best time to go
- Aug: Best time to go
- Sep: Best time to go
- Oct: Best time to go
- Nov: Shoulder season
- Dec: No regular sailings
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Canada & New England weather in February
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 30-1 | 30-1 | 373 | 478 | 5815 | 6719 | 7424 | 7524 | 6921 | 5814 | 457 | 352 |
| Low °F (°C) | 17-8 | 16-9 | 24-4 | 331 | 446 | 5312 | 6116 | 6217 | 5613 | 468 | 341 | 24-4 |
| Rain in (mm) | 4.2106 | 3.590 | 3.896 | 3.998 | 3.282 | 4.1104 | 3.9100 | 3.794 | 3.896 | 4.5115 | 4.2106 | 4.7119 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
February weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 33°F | 22°F | 5.8 in | 10 h |
| Bar Harbor | 33°F | 19°F | 3.8 in | 10 h |
| Quebec City | 23°F | 3°F | 2.9 in | 10 h |
| Saint John | 29°F | 13°F | 3.2 in | 10 h |
| Portland, Maine | 36°F | 27°F | 4.1 in | 10 h |
| Boston | 37°F | 21°F | 3.3 in | 11 h |
| Newport, Rhode Island | 39°F | 27°F | 3.4 in | 11 h |
| Charlottetown | 28°F | 15°F | 3.2 in | 10 h |
| Sydney, Nova Scotia | 31°F | 20°F | 4.1 in | 10 h |
| Montreal | 25°F | 5°F | 2.6 in | 10 h |
| Saguenay | 19°F | -3°F | 2.0 in | 10 h |
| St. John's, Newfoundland | 32°F | 25°F | 4.0 in | 10 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
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Canada & New England in February: FAQs
Is February a good time to cruise Canada & New England?
Generally not: there are few or no regular sailings. February has no sailings, but Quebec City’s Winter Carnival, with its ice palace, night parades and canoe races across the frozen river, draws land visitors. For cruisers, it’s booking season; summer sailings with a Quebec City overnight and fall voyages to Newfoundland fill early.
What is the weather like on a Canada & New England cruise in February?
Across Canada & New England cruise ports, February brings average highs around 30°F (-1°C) and lows near 16°F, with about 3.5 inches of rain over the month and roughly 10 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
When is the best time to cruise Canada & New England?
May to October; fall foliage late September to mid-October, warmest July and August.. The best months are usually July, August, September, October.
Where else can I cruise in February?
February is also a top month for Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Hawaii.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.