Yellowstone National Park Weather in February
Thinking of visiting Yellowstone National Park in February? Expect very low temperatures reaching -1°C (30°F) during the day,
dropping to -15°C (5°F) at night, with some snowfall likely.
Rainfall in Yellowstone National Park in February
You can expect snow on roughly
15 days based on historical data, averaging
48 mm (1.9 in) for the month.
With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.
Temperature in Yellowstone National Park in February
If you're visiting Yellowstone National Park in February, expect highs of
-1°C (30°F) and overnight lows around
-15°C (5°F).
The winter season takes place during February.
Staying warm is the main priority this month, especially during mornings and evenings.
Nights are well below freezing at
-15°C (5°F). An extra blanket is a good idea if you feel the cold, especially in older or less well-heated accommodation.
It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.
February in Yellowstone National Park has its charm. However, if you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations in the world.
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Avg daytime high
-5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot
Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in February: blue is cold, red is hot.
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in February: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.