Catskills

Catskills Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Catskills, the United States of America in February.

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Catskill Mountains Kingston Woodstock Saugerties

Planning a trip to the Catskills, the United States of America this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Catskills in February

The Catskills, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in the Catskills generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Catskill Mountains at 0°C (32°F) to cold in Kingston at 3°C (37°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C (18°F) in Kingston and -12°C (10°F) in Catskill Mountains. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in the Catskills, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Catskill Mountains with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to high snow/rainfall in Woodstock with 103 mm (4.1 in).

Explore the Catskills by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Catskills — and find the best time to visit. (based on Catskill Mountains)

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March6°C (43°F) April13°C (55°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Catskills in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Catskills.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Catskills

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in the Catskills, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Catskills (February)

Precipitation variation in the Catskills (February)

Catskill Mountains

In February Catskill Mountains generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Kingston

In February Kingston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
102 mm (4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Woodstock

In February Woodstock generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Saugerties

In February Saugerties generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Catskills, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Catskills in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Catskill Mountains 0°C (32°F) -12°C (10°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Kingston 3°C (37°F) -8°C (18°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Woodstock 2°C (36°F) -9°C (16°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Saugerties 3°C (37°F) -8°C (18°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

The Catskills weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Catskills, the United States of America in February?

Expect poor weather across the Catskills, the United States of America in February. The popular destination of Catskill Mountains averages 0°C (32°F) by day and -12°C (10°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Catskills, the United States of America in February?

Daytime temperatures in Catskill Mountains peak at roughly 0°C (32°F) in February, dropping to about -12°C (10°F) overnight.

Does the Catskills, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Catskills, the United States of America during February, with Catskill Mountains averaging close to 85 mm (3.3 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit the Catskills, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Catskill Mountains, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Catskills, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, May provides perfect weather in Catskill Mountains. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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